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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.77, 3,328.62 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.77, 3,328.62 and 832.08 is: 1,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.77 : 3,328.62 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.77/3,328.62 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.77x = 3,328.62 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.77x = 2,769,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,678.13/2,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.29

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