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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.32, 3,316.53 and 826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.32, 3,316.53 and 826.28 is: 1,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.32 : 3,316.53 = 826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.32/3,316.53 = 826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.32x = 3,316.53 × 826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.32x = 2,740,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,382.41/2,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.13

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