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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.39, 4,247.27 and 1,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.39, 4,247.27 and 1,077.72 is: 1,616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.39 : 4,247.27 = 1,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.39/4,247.27 = 1,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.39x = 4,247.27 × 1,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.39x = 4,577,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,362.44/2,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.08

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