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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.41, 3,326.10 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.41, 3,326.10 and 830.88 is: 1,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.41 : 3,326.10 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.41/3,326.10 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.41x = 3,326.10 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.41x = 2,763,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,589.97/2,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.32

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