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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.78, 3,322.10 and 827.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.78, 3,322.10 and 827.55 is: 1,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.78 : 3,322.10 = 827.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.78/3,322.10 = 827.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.78x = 3,322.10 × 827.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.78x = 2,749,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,199.72/2,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.30

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