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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.45, 3,433.44 and 827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.45, 3,433.44 and 827.72 is: 1,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.45 : 3,433.44 = 827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.45/3,433.44 = 827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.45x = 3,433.44 × 827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.45x = 2,841,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,921.11/2,288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.85

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