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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.15, 3,430.12 and 826.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.15, 3,430.12 and 826.95 is: 1,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.15 : 3,430.12 = 826.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.15/3,430.12 = 826.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.15x = 3,430.12 × 826.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.15x = 2,836,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,537.73/2,288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.66

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