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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.82, 3,323.79 and 828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.82, 3,323.79 and 828.89 is: 1,243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.82 : 3,323.79 = 828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.82/3,323.79 = 828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.82x = 3,323.79 × 828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.82x = 2,755,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,062.94/2,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.36

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