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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.39, 3,420.27 and 819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.39, 3,420.27 and 819.33 is: 1,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.39 : 3,420.27 = 819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.39/3,420.27 = 819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.39x = 3,420.27 × 819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.39x = 2,802,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,329.82/2,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.88

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