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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.86, 4,369.56 and 832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.86, 4,369.56 and 832.78 is: 1,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.86 : 4,369.56 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.86/4,369.56 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.86x = 4,369.56 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.86x = 3,638,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,882.18/2,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.25

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