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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.54 and 826.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.54 and 826.50 is: 1,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.82 : 3,320.54 = 826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.82/3,320.54 = 826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.82x = 3,320.54 × 826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.82x = 2,744,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,437.15/2,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.68

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