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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.32, 3,452.28 and 820.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.32, 3,452.28 and 820.97 is: 1,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.32 : 3,452.28 = 820.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.32/3,452.28 = 820.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.32x = 3,452.28 × 820.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.32x = 2,834,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,201.05/2,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.02

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