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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.93, 3,324.02 and 829.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.93, 3,324.02 and 829.55 is: 1,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.93 : 3,324.02 = 829.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.93/3,324.02 = 829.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.93x = 3,324.02 × 829.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.93x = 2,757,436.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,436.64/2,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.81

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