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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.34, 2,884.56 and 828.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.34, 2,884.56 and 828.22 is: 1,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.34 : 2,884.56 = 828.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.34/2,884.56 = 828.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.34x = 2,884.56 × 828.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.34x = 2,389,050.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,050.28/1,923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.14

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