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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,322.11 and 829.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,322.11 and 829.11 is: 1,242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,322.11 = 829.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,322.11 = 829.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,322.11 × 829.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 2,754,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,394.62/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.87

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