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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.77, 4,308.60 and 792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.77, 4,308.60 and 792.24 is: 1,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.77 : 4,308.60 = 792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.77/4,308.60 = 792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.77x = 4,308.60 × 792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.77x = 3,413,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,445.26/2,872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.21

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