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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.88, 3,423.76 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.88, 3,423.76 and 822 is: 1,232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.88 : 3,423.76 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.88/3,423.76 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.88x = 3,423.76 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.88x = 2,814,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,326.61/2,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.26

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