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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.44, 3,434.13 and 828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.44, 3,434.13 and 828.23 is: 1,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.44 : 3,434.13 = 828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.44/3,434.13 = 828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.44x = 3,434.13 × 828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.44x = 2,844,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,249.49/2,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.33

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