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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.04, 3,425.12 and 822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.04, 3,425.12 and 822.36 is: 1,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.04 : 3,425.12 = 822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.04/3,425.12 = 822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.04x = 3,425.12 × 822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.04x = 2,816,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,681.68/2,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.74

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