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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.06, 3,319.74 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.06, 3,319.74 and 653.06 is: 979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.06 : 3,319.74 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.06/3,319.74 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.06x = 3,319.74 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.06x = 2,167,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,989.40/2,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.63

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