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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.77, 3,324.11 and 829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.77, 3,324.11 and 829.08 is: 1,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.77 : 3,324.11 = 829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.77/3,324.11 = 829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.77x = 3,324.11 × 829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.77x = 2,755,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,948.97/2,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.79

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