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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.20, 3,329.10 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.20, 3,329.10 and 832.20 is: 1,248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.20 : 3,329.10 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.20/3,329.10 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.20x = 3,329.10 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.20x = 2,770,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,477.02/2,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.41

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