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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.42, 3,433.32 and 828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.42, 3,433.32 and 828.18 is: 1,241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.42 : 3,433.32 = 828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.42/3,433.32 = 828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.42x = 3,433.32 × 828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.42x = 2,843,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,406.96/2,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.98

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