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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.64, 4,248.32 and 2,456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.64, 4,248.32 and 2,456.32 is: 3,683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.64 : 4,248.32 = 2,456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.64/4,248.32 = 2,456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.64x = 4,248.32 × 2,456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.64x = 10,435,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435,233.38/2,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.93

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