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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.21, 3,329.83 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.21, 3,329.83 and 832.66 is: 1,249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.21 : 3,329.83 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.21/3,329.83 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.21x = 3,329.83 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.21x = 2,772,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,608.96/2,219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.37

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