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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.22, 3,426.51 and 823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.22, 3,426.51 and 823.52 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.22 : 3,426.51 = 823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.22/3,426.51 = 823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.22x = 3,426.51 × 823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.22x = 2,821,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,799.52/2,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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