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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.16, 4,367.88 and 832.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.16, 4,367.88 and 832.35 is: 1,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.16 : 4,367.88 = 832.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.16/4,367.88 = 832.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.16x = 4,367.88 × 832.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.16x = 3,635,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,604.92/2,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.42

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