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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.92, 3,573.84 and 822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.92, 3,573.84 and 822.86 is: 1,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.92 : 3,573.84 = 822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.92/3,573.84 = 822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.92x = 3,573.84 × 822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.92x = 2,940,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,769.98/2,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.10

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