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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.55 and 827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.55 and 827.10 is: 1,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.82 : 3,320.55 = 827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.82/3,320.55 = 827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.82x = 3,320.55 × 827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.82x = 2,746,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,426.91/2,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.58

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