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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.14, 3,327.79 and 831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.14, 3,327.79 and 831.50 is: 1,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.14 : 3,327.79 = 831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.14/3,327.79 = 831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.14x = 3,327.79 × 831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.14x = 2,767,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,057.39/2,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.47

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