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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.64, 3,316.40 and 824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.64, 3,316.40 and 824.80 is: 1,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.64 : 3,316.40 = 824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.64/3,316.40 = 824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.64x = 3,316.40 × 824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.64x = 2,735,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,366.72/2,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.25

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