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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.94, 3,422.07 and 820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.94, 3,422.07 and 820.70 is: 1,230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.94 : 3,422.07 = 820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.94/3,422.07 = 820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.94x = 3,422.07 × 820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.94x = 2,808,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,492.85/2,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.75

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