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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.01, 3,326.09 and 830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.01, 3,326.09 and 830.46 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.01 : 3,326.09 = 830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.01/3,326.09 = 830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.01x = 3,326.09 × 830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.01x = 2,762,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,168.07/2,217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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