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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.76, 3,424.68 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.76, 3,424.68 and 822.96 is: 1,234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.76 : 3,424.68 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.76/3,424.68 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.76x = 3,424.68 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.76x = 2,818,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,374.65/2,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.63

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