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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.08, 3,319.23 and 826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.08, 3,319.23 and 826.27 is: 1,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.08 : 3,319.23 = 826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.08/3,319.23 = 826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.08x = 3,319.23 × 826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.08x = 2,742,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,563.58/2,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.25

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