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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.23, 3,433.85 and 827.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.23, 3,433.85 and 827.79 is: 1,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.23 : 3,433.85 = 827.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.23/3,433.85 = 827.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.23x = 3,433.85 × 827.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.23x = 2,842,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,502.55/2,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.69

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