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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.70 and 830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.70 and 830.30 is: 1,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.30 : 3,324.70 = 830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.30/3,324.70 = 830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.30x = 3,324.70 × 830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.30x = 2,760,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,498.41/2,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.54

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