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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.47, 3,426.67 and 824.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.47, 3,426.67 and 824.43 is: 1,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.47 : 3,426.67 = 824.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.47/3,426.67 = 824.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.47x = 3,426.67 × 824.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.47x = 2,825,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,049.55/2,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.09

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