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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.52, 3,424.32 and 822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.52, 3,424.32 and 822.72 is: 1,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.52 : 3,424.32 = 822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.52/3,424.32 = 822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.52x = 3,424.32 × 822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.52x = 2,817,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,256.55/2,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.73

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