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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.30, 3,419.89 and 820.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.30, 3,419.89 and 820.10 is: 1,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.30 : 3,419.89 = 820.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.30/3,419.89 = 820.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.30x = 3,419.89 × 820.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.30x = 2,804,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,658.29/2,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.41

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