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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.25, 3,323.61 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.25, 3,323.61 and 830.88 is: 1,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.25 : 3,323.61 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.25/3,323.61 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.25x = 3,323.61 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.25x = 2,761,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,521.08/2,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.03

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