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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.53, 3,454.20 and 822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.53, 3,454.20 and 822.12 is: 1,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.53 : 3,454.20 = 822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.53/3,454.20 = 822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.53x = 3,454.20 × 822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.53x = 2,839,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,766.90/2,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.32

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