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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.21, 3,309.11 and 819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.21, 3,309.11 and 819.51 is: 1,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.21 : 3,309.11 = 819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.21/3,309.11 = 819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.21x = 3,309.11 × 819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.21x = 2,711,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,848.74/2,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.75

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