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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.89, 3,315.53 and 824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.89, 3,315.53 and 824.63 is: 1,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.89 : 3,315.53 = 824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.89/3,315.53 = 824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.89x = 3,315.53 × 824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.89x = 2,734,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,064.80/2,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.07

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