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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.52, 3,434.28 and 828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.52, 3,434.28 and 828.33 is: 1,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.52 : 3,434.28 = 828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.52/3,434.28 = 828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.52x = 3,434.28 × 828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.52x = 2,844,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,717.15/2,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.50

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