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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.39, 3,323.39 and 828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.39, 3,323.39 and 828.39 is: 1,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.39 : 3,323.39 = 828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.39/3,323.39 = 828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.39x = 3,323.39 × 828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.39x = 2,753,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,063.04/2,215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.70

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