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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.12, 4,246.50 and 1,077.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.12, 4,246.50 and 1,077.26 is: 1,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.12 : 4,246.50 = 1,077.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.12/4,246.50 = 1,077.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.12x = 4,246.50 × 1,077.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.12x = 4,574,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,563.36/2,832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.24

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