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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.05, 3,422.53 and 821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.05, 3,422.53 and 821.18 is: 1,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.05 : 3,422.53 = 821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.05/3,422.53 = 821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.05x = 3,422.53 × 821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.05x = 2,810,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,510.83/2,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.03

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