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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.88, 3,421.20 and 982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.88, 3,421.20 and 982.56 is: 1,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.88 : 3,421.20 = 982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.88/3,421.20 = 982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.88x = 3,421.20 × 982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.88x = 3,361,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,534.27/2,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.50

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