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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.65, 4,368.67 and 832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.65, 4,368.67 and 832.52 is: 1,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.65 : 4,368.67 = 832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.65/4,368.67 = 832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.65x = 4,368.67 × 832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.65x = 3,637,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,005.15/2,912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.69

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