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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.27, 3,329.36 and 832.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.27, 3,329.36 and 832.57 is: 1,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.27 : 3,329.36 = 832.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.27/3,329.36 = 832.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.27x = 3,329.36 × 832.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.27x = 2,771,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,925.26/2,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.03

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