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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.52, 3,314.73 and 823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.52, 3,314.73 and 823.80 is: 1,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.52 : 3,314.73 = 823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.52/3,314.73 = 823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.52x = 3,314.73 × 823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.52x = 2,730,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,674.57/2,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.31

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