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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.32, 3,455.28 and 822.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.32, 3,455.28 and 822.97 is: 1,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.32 : 3,455.28 = 822.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.32/3,455.28 = 822.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.32x = 3,455.28 × 822.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.32x = 2,843,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,591.78/2,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.03

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