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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.41, 3,554.23 and 829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.41, 3,554.23 and 829.41 is: 1,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.41 : 3,554.23 = 829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.41/3,554.23 = 829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.41x = 3,554.23 × 829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.41x = 2,947,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,900.06/2,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.68

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