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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.92, 3,431.07 and 826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.92, 3,431.07 and 826.68 is: 1,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.92 : 3,431.07 = 826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.92/3,431.07 = 826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.92x = 3,431.07 × 826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.92x = 2,836,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,396.95/2,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.73

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