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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.78, 4,758.72 and 832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.78, 4,758.72 and 832.96 is: 1,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.78 : 4,758.72 = 832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.78/4,758.72 = 832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.78x = 4,758.72 × 832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.78x = 3,963,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,823.41/3,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.32

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