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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.14, 3,552.21 and 829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.14, 3,552.21 and 829.14 is: 1,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.14 : 3,552.21 = 829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.14/3,552.21 = 829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.14x = 3,552.21 × 829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.14x = 2,945,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,279.40/2,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.71

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