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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.37, 3,320.53 and 826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.37, 3,320.53 and 826.72 is: 1,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.37 : 3,320.53 = 826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.37/3,320.53 = 826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.37x = 3,320.53 × 826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.37x = 2,745,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,138.19/2,213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.25

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