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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.80, 3,582.03 and 828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.80, 3,582.03 and 828.25 is: 1,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.80 : 3,582.03 = 828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.80/3,582.03 = 828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.80x = 3,582.03 × 828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.80x = 2,966,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,807.39/2,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.97

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