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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.88, 3,313.34 and 648.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.88, 3,313.34 and 648.91 is: 973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.88 : 3,313.34 = 648.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.88/3,313.34 = 648.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.88x = 3,313.34 × 648.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.88x = 2,150,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,062.79/2,208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.37

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