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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.96, 3,433.43 and 827.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.96, 3,433.43 and 827.77 is: 1,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.96 : 3,433.43 = 827.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.96/3,433.43 = 827.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.96x = 3,433.43 × 827.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.96x = 2,842,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,077.40/2,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.65

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