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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.72, 3,319.38 and 652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.72, 3,319.38 and 652.83 is: 979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.72 : 3,319.38 = 652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.72/3,319.38 = 652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.72x = 3,319.38 × 652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.72x = 2,167,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,006.40/2,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.34

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