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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211, 3,316.34 and 823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211, 3,316.34 and 823.70 is: 1,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211 : 3,316.34 = 823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211/3,316.34 = 823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211x = 3,316.34 × 823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211x = 2,731,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,654.74/2,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.48

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