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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.19, 3,328.92 and 832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.19, 3,328.92 and 832.49 is: 1,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.19 : 3,328.92 = 832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.19/3,328.92 = 832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.19x = 3,328.92 × 832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.19x = 2,771,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,275.97/2,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.78

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