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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.29, 3,433.92 and 828.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.29, 3,433.92 and 828.09 is: 1,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.29 : 3,433.92 = 828.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.29/3,433.92 = 828.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.29x = 3,433.92 × 828.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.29x = 2,843,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,607.69/2,289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.14

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