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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.08, 3,327.42 and 831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.08, 3,327.42 and 831.30 is: 1,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.08 : 3,327.42 = 831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.08/3,327.42 = 831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.08x = 3,327.42 × 831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.08x = 2,766,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,084.25/2,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.06

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