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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.54, 3,326.61 and 830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.54, 3,326.61 and 830.55 is: 1,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.54 : 3,326.61 = 830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.54/3,326.61 = 830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.54x = 3,326.61 × 830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.54x = 2,762,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,915.94/2,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.94

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