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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.36, 3,313.06 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.36, 3,313.06 and 648.48 is: 972.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.36 : 3,313.06 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.36/3,313.06 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.36x = 3,313.06 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.36x = 2,148,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,463.95/2,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.88

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