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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.08, 4,245.84 and 1,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.08, 4,245.84 and 1,292.16 is: 1,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.08 : 4,245.84 = 1,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.08/4,245.84 = 1,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.08x = 4,245.84 × 1,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.08x = 5,486,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,304.61/2,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.57

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