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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.68, 3,321.88 and 827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.68, 3,321.88 and 827.48 is: 1,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.68 : 3,321.88 = 827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.68/3,321.88 = 827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.68x = 3,321.88 × 827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.68x = 2,748,789.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,789.26/2,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.17

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