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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.98, 4,248.89 and 1,077.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.98, 4,248.89 and 1,077.37 is: 1,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.98 : 4,248.89 = 1,077.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.98/4,248.89 = 1,077.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.98x = 4,248.89 × 1,077.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.98x = 4,577,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,626.62/2,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.83

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