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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.98, 3,321.07 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.98, 3,321.07 and 827.18 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.98 : 3,321.07 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.98/3,321.07 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.98x = 3,321.07 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.98x = 2,747,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,116.46/2,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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