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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.36, 3,329.73 and 832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.36, 3,329.73 and 832.82 is: 1,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.36 : 3,329.73 = 832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.36/3,329.73 = 832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.36x = 3,329.73 × 832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.36x = 2,773,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,049.09/2,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.48

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