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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.08, 3,424.06 and 822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.08, 3,424.06 and 822.21 is: 1,232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.08 : 3,424.06 = 822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.08/3,424.06 = 822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.08x = 3,424.06 × 822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.08x = 2,815,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,296.37/2,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.57

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