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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.24, 4,248.36 and 780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.24, 4,248.36 and 780.24 is: 1,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.24 : 4,248.36 = 780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.24/4,248.36 = 780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.24x = 4,248.36 × 780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.24x = 3,314,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,740.41/2,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.36

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