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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.52, 4,249.20 and 884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.52, 4,249.20 and 884.89 is: 1,327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.52 : 4,249.20 = 884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.52/4,249.20 = 884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.52x = 4,249.20 × 884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.52x = 3,760,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,074.59/2,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.47

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