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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.34, 3,423.24 and 896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.34, 3,423.24 and 896.70 is: 1,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.34 : 3,423.24 = 896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.34/3,423.24 = 896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.34x = 3,423.24 × 896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.34x = 3,069,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,619.31/2,282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.94

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