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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.46, 3,322.47 and 828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.46, 3,322.47 and 828.74 is: 1,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.46 : 3,322.47 = 828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.46/3,322.47 = 828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.46x = 3,322.47 × 828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.46x = 2,753,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,463.79/2,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.84

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