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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.40, 4,308.64 and 792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.40, 4,308.64 and 792.44 is: 1,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.40 : 4,308.64 = 792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.40/4,308.64 = 792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.40x = 4,308.64 × 792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.40x = 3,414,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,338.68/2,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.67

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