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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.25, 4,327.10 and 832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.25, 4,327.10 and 832.25 is: 1,248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.25 : 4,327.10 = 832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.25/4,327.10 = 832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.25x = 4,327.10 × 832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.25x = 3,601,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,228.98/2,884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.58

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