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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.91, 3,317.24 and 825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.91, 3,317.24 and 825.86 is: 1,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.91 : 3,317.24 = 825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.91/3,317.24 = 825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.91x = 3,317.24 × 825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.91x = 2,739,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,571.70/2,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.00

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