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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.17, 3,318.46 and 652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.17, 3,318.46 and 652.17 is: 978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.17 : 3,318.46 = 652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.17/3,318.46 = 652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.17x = 3,318.46 × 652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.17x = 2,164,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,200.06/2,212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.32

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