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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.86, 3,325.46 and 830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.86, 3,325.46 and 830.55 is: 1,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.86 : 3,325.46 = 830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.86/3,325.46 = 830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.86x = 3,325.46 × 830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.86x = 2,761,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,969.12/2,215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.46

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