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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.92, 3,429.57 and 825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.92, 3,429.57 and 825.68 is: 1,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.92 : 3,429.57 = 825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.92/3,429.57 = 825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.92x = 3,429.57 × 825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.92x = 2,831,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,727.36/2,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.23

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