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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.08, 3,317.76 and 825.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.08, 3,317.76 and 825.09 is: 1,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.08 : 3,317.76 = 825.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.08/3,317.76 = 825.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.08x = 3,317.76 × 825.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.08x = 2,737,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,450.60/2,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.50

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