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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.36, 3,423.77 and 822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.36, 3,423.77 and 822.08 is: 1,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.36 : 3,423.77 = 822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.36/3,423.77 = 822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.36x = 3,423.77 × 822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.36x = 2,814,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,612.84/2,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.20

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