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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.49, 3,318.24 and 652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.49, 3,318.24 and 652.61 is: 978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.49 : 3,318.24 = 652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.49/3,318.24 = 652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.49x = 3,318.24 × 652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.49x = 2,165,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,500.02/2,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.76

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