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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.83, 3,314.36 and 822.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.83, 3,314.36 and 822.84 is: 1,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.83 : 3,314.36 = 822.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.83/3,314.36 = 822.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.83x = 3,314.36 × 822.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.83x = 2,727,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,183.87/2,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.11

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