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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.48, 4,247.06 and 857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.48, 4,247.06 and 857.52 is: 1,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.48 : 4,247.06 = 857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.48/4,247.06 = 857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.48x = 4,247.06 × 857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.48x = 3,641,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,934.60/2,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.78

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