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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.66, 3,318.36 and 826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.66, 3,318.36 and 826.62 is: 1,239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.66 : 3,318.36 = 826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.66/3,318.36 = 826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.66x = 3,318.36 × 826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.66x = 2,743,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,022.74/2,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.13

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