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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.44, 3,430.32 and 826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.44, 3,430.32 and 826.24 is: 1,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.44 : 3,430.32 = 826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.44/3,430.32 = 826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.44x = 3,430.32 × 826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.44x = 2,834,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,267.60/2,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.06

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