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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.46, 3,319.95 and 826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.46, 3,319.95 and 826.76 is: 1,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.46 : 3,319.95 = 826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.46/3,319.95 = 826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.46x = 3,319.95 × 826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.46x = 2,744,785.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,785.26/2,212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.61

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