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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.06, 3,329.16 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.06, 3,329.16 and 832.40 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.06 : 3,329.16 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.06/3,329.16 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.06x = 3,329.16 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.06x = 2,771,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,197.99/2,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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