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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.38, 4,244.46 and 2,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.38, 4,244.46 and 2,012.24 is: 3,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.38 : 4,244.46 = 2,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.38/4,244.46 = 2,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.38x = 4,244.46 × 2,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.38x = 8,540,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,872.19/2,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.44

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