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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.27, 3,438 and 831.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.27, 3,438 and 831.45 is: 1,247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.27 : 3,438 = 831.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.27/3,438 = 831.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.27x = 3,438 × 831.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.27x = 2,858,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,525.10/2,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.03

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