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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.80, 3,428.30 and 824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.80, 3,428.30 and 824.74 is: 1,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.80 : 3,428.30 = 824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.80/3,428.30 = 824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.80x = 3,428.30 × 824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.80x = 2,827,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,439.00/2,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.96

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