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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.37, 3,431.48 and 826.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.37, 3,431.48 and 826.63 is: 1,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.37 : 3,431.48 = 826.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.37/3,431.48 = 826.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.37x = 3,431.48 × 826.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.37x = 2,836,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,551.60/2,287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.09

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