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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.80, 3,420.87 and 820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.80, 3,420.87 and 820.17 is: 1,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.80 : 3,420.87 = 820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.80/3,420.87 = 820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.80x = 3,420.87 × 820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.80x = 2,805,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,694.95/2,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.60

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