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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.24, 3,572.20 and 820.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.24, 3,572.20 and 820.83 is: 1,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.24 : 3,572.20 = 820.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.24/3,572.20 = 820.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.24x = 3,572.20 × 820.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.24x = 2,932,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,153.12/2,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.35

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