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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.80, 4,369.20 and 832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.80, 4,369.20 and 832.80 is: 1,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.80 : 4,369.20 = 832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.80/4,369.20 = 832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.80x = 4,369.20 × 832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.80x = 3,638,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,669.76/2,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.20

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