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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.76, 3,326.69 and 830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.76, 3,326.69 and 830.83 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.76 : 3,326.69 = 830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.76/3,326.69 = 830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.76x = 3,326.69 × 830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.76x = 2,763,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,907.61/2,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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