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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.96, 3,284.52 and 823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.96, 3,284.52 and 823.92 is: 1,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.96 : 3,284.52 = 823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.96/3,284.52 = 823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.96x = 3,284.52 × 823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.96x = 2,706,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,181.72/2,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.16

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