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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.42, 3,830.04 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.42, 3,830.04 and 822 is: 1,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.42 : 3,830.04 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.42/3,830.04 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.42x = 3,830.04 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.42x = 3,148,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,292.88/2,553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.97

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