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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.10, 3,422.60 and 821.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.10, 3,422.60 and 821.23 is: 1,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.10 : 3,422.60 = 821.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.10/3,422.60 = 821.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.10x = 3,422.60 × 821.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.10x = 2,810,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,729.14/2,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.10

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