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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.40, 3,315.52 and 823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.40, 3,315.52 and 823.18 is: 1,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.40 : 3,315.52 = 823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.40/3,315.52 = 823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.40x = 3,315.52 × 823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.40x = 2,729,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,269.75/2,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.74

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