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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.47, 3,425.24 and 822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.47, 3,425.24 and 822.64 is: 1,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.47 : 3,425.24 = 822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.47/3,425.24 = 822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.47x = 3,425.24 × 822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.47x = 2,817,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,734.72/2,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.97

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