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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.98, 3,423.89 and 822.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.98, 3,423.89 and 822.09 is: 1,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.98 : 3,423.89 = 822.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.98/3,423.89 = 822.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.98x = 3,423.89 × 822.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.98x = 2,814,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,760.62/2,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.40

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