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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.30, 3,426.46 and 822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.30, 3,426.46 and 822.44 is: 1,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.30 : 3,426.46 = 822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.30/3,426.46 = 822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.30x = 3,426.46 × 822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.30x = 2,818,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,057.76/2,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.20

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