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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.88, 3,432.66 and 827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.88, 3,432.66 and 827.76 is: 1,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.88 : 3,432.66 = 827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.88/3,432.66 = 827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.88x = 3,432.66 × 827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.88x = 2,841,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,418.64/2,288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.40

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