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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.03, 4,250.48 and 1,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.03, 4,250.48 and 1,372.28 is: 2,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.03 : 4,250.48 = 1,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.03/4,250.48 = 1,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.03x = 4,250.48 × 1,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.03x = 5,832,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,820.58/2,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.59

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