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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.16, 3,323.61 and 830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.16, 3,323.61 and 830.11 is: 1,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.16 : 3,323.61 = 830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.16/3,323.61 = 830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.16x = 3,323.61 × 830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.16x = 2,758,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,961.90/2,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.37

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