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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.96, 3,422.35 and 820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.96, 3,422.35 and 820.22 is: 1,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.96 : 3,422.35 = 820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.96/3,422.35 = 820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.96x = 3,422.35 × 820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.96x = 2,807,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,079.92/2,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.66

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