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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.55, 3,329.25 and 832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.55, 3,329.25 and 832.48 is: 1,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.55 : 3,329.25 = 832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.55/3,329.25 = 832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.55x = 3,329.25 × 832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.55x = 2,771,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,527.28/2,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.69

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