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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.42, 3,328.29 and 832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.42, 3,328.29 and 832.86 is: 1,248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.42 : 3,328.29 = 832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.42/3,328.29 = 832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.42x = 3,328.29 × 832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.42x = 2,771,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,999.61/2,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.41

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