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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.08, 3,312.12 and 821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.08, 3,312.12 and 821.36 is: 1,232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.08 : 3,312.12 = 821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.08/3,312.12 = 821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.08x = 3,312.12 × 821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.08x = 2,720,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,442.88/2,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.04

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