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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.19, 3,573.48 and 822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.19, 3,573.48 and 822.32 is: 1,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.19 : 3,573.48 = 822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.19/3,573.48 = 822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.19x = 3,573.48 × 822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.19x = 2,938,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,544.07/2,383.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.03

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