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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.70, 3,220.55 and 832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.70, 3,220.55 and 832.09 is: 1,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.70 : 3,220.55 = 832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.70/3,220.55 = 832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.70x = 3,220.55 × 832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.70x = 2,679,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,769.64/2,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.74

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