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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.97, 3,425.93 and 823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.97, 3,425.93 and 823.93 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.97 : 3,425.93 = 823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.97/3,425.93 = 823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.97x = 3,425.93 × 823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.97x = 2,822,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,705.26/2,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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