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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.08, 3,326.10 and 849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.08, 3,326.10 and 849.08 is: 1,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.08 : 3,326.10 = 849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.08/3,326.10 = 849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.08x = 3,326.10 × 849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.08x = 2,824,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,124.99/2,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.80

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