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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.27, 3,433.90 and 828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.27, 3,433.90 and 828.08 is: 1,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.27 : 3,433.90 = 828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.27/3,433.90 = 828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.27x = 3,433.90 × 828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.27x = 2,843,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,526.74/2,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.11

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