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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.45, 3,315.68 and 824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.45, 3,315.68 and 824.13 is: 1,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.45 : 3,315.68 = 824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.45/3,315.68 = 824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.45x = 3,315.68 × 824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.45x = 2,732,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,551.36/2,210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.20

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