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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.15, 3,324.39 and 828.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.15, 3,324.39 and 828.83 is: 1,243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.15 : 3,324.39 = 828.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.15/3,324.39 = 828.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.15x = 3,324.39 × 828.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.15x = 2,755,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,364.03/2,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.87

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