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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.95, 3,317.40 and 825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.95, 3,317.40 and 825.42 is: 1,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.95 : 3,317.40 = 825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.95/3,317.40 = 825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.95x = 3,317.40 × 825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.95x = 2,738,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,248.31/2,211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.94

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