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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.28, 3,323.03 and 828.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.28, 3,323.03 and 828.98 is: 1,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.28 : 3,323.03 = 828.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.28/3,323.03 = 828.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.28x = 3,323.03 × 828.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.28x = 2,754,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,710.87/2,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.51

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