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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.80, 4,369.20 and 832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.80, 4,369.20 and 832.60 is: 1,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.80 : 4,369.20 = 832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.80/4,369.20 = 832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.80x = 4,369.20 × 832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.80x = 3,637,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,795.92/2,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.90

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