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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.86, 3,553.29 and 829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.86, 3,553.29 and 829.50 is: 1,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.86 : 3,553.29 = 829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.86/3,553.29 = 829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.86x = 3,553.29 × 829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.86x = 2,947,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,454.06/2,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.25

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