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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.86, 3,574.68 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.86, 3,574.68 and 823.44 is: 1,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.86 : 3,574.68 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.86/3,574.68 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.86x = 3,574.68 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.86x = 2,943,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,534.50/2,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.78

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