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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.86, 3,423.02 and 821.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.86, 3,423.02 and 821.58 is: 1,232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.86 : 3,423.02 = 821.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.86/3,423.02 = 821.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.86x = 3,423.02 × 821.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.86x = 2,812,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,284.77/2,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.45

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