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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.80, 3,423.06 and 821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.80, 3,423.06 and 821.31 is: 1,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.80 : 3,423.06 = 821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.80/3,423.06 = 821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.80x = 3,423.06 × 821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.80x = 2,811,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,393.41/2,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.09

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