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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.84, 3,312.87 and 648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.84, 3,312.87 and 648.81 is: 973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.84 : 3,312.87 = 648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.84/3,312.87 = 648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.84x = 3,312.87 × 648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.84x = 2,149,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,420.75/2,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.10

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