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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.92, 3,315.42 and 823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.92, 3,315.42 and 823.32 is: 1,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.92 : 3,315.42 = 823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.92/3,315.42 = 823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.92x = 3,315.42 × 823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.92x = 2,729,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,651.59/2,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.18

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