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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.08, 3,582.33 and 828.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.08, 3,582.33 and 828.97 is: 1,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.08 : 3,582.33 = 828.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.08/3,582.33 = 828.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.08x = 3,582.33 × 828.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.08x = 2,969,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,644.10/2,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.01

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