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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.06, 3,582.13 and 828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.06, 3,582.13 and 828.11 is: 1,242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.06 : 3,582.13 = 828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.06/3,582.13 = 828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.06x = 3,582.13 × 828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.06x = 2,966,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,407.66/2,388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.18

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