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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.86, 3,206.67 and 822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.86, 3,206.67 and 822.24 is: 1,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.86 : 3,206.67 = 822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.86/3,206.67 = 822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.86x = 3,206.67 × 822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.86x = 2,636,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,652.34/2,137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.31

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