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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.92, 3,425.07 and 822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.92, 3,425.07 and 822.68 is: 1,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.92 : 3,425.07 = 822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.92/3,425.07 = 822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.92x = 3,425.07 × 822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.92x = 2,817,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,736.59/2,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.73

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