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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.26, 3,327.78 and 832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.26, 3,327.78 and 832.53 is: 1,248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.26 : 3,327.78 = 832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.26/3,327.78 = 832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.26x = 3,327.78 × 832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.26x = 2,770,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,476.68/2,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.94

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