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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.93, 3,583.90 and 828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.93, 3,583.90 and 828.98 is: 1,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.93 : 3,583.90 = 828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.93/3,583.90 = 828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.93x = 3,583.90 × 828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.93x = 2,970,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,977.98/2,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.65

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