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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.92, 3,319.92 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.92, 3,319.92 and 826.32 is: 1,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.92 : 3,319.92 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.92/3,319.92 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.92x = 3,319.92 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.92x = 2,743,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,316.29/2,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.68

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