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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.06, 3,433.50 and 828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.06, 3,433.50 and 828.24 is: 1,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.06 : 3,433.50 = 828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.06/3,433.50 = 828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.06x = 3,433.50 × 828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.06x = 2,843,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,762.04/2,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.33

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