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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.68, 4,325.52 and 831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.68, 4,325.52 and 831.68 is: 1,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.68 : 4,325.52 = 831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.68/4,325.52 = 831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.68x = 4,325.52 × 831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.68x = 3,597,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,448.47/2,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.52

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