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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.92, 3,420.84 and 819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.92, 3,420.84 and 819.68 is: 1,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.92 : 3,420.84 = 819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.92/3,420.84 = 819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.92x = 3,420.84 × 819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.92x = 2,803,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,994.13/2,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.33

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