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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.22, 3,432.32 and 827.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.22, 3,432.32 and 827.37 is: 1,241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.22 : 3,432.32 = 827.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.22/3,432.32 = 827.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.22x = 3,432.32 × 827.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.22x = 2,839,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,777.30/2,288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.04

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