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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.15, 3,427.72 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.15, 3,427.72 and 824.28 is: 1,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.15 : 3,427.72 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.15/3,427.72 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.15x = 3,427.72 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.15x = 2,825,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,386.13/2,285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.41

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