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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.24, 4,239.36 and 1,288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.24, 4,239.36 and 1,288.32 is: 1,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.24 : 4,239.36 = 1,288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.24/4,239.36 = 1,288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.24x = 4,239.36 × 1,288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.24x = 5,461,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,652.28/2,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.48

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