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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.82, 3,302.50 and 815.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.82, 3,302.50 and 815.11 is: 1,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.82 : 3,302.50 = 815.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.82/3,302.50 = 815.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.82x = 3,302.50 × 815.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.82x = 2,691,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,908.29/2,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.14

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