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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.73, 3,321.20 and 653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.73, 3,321.20 and 653.81 is: 980.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.73 : 3,321.20 = 653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.73/3,321.20 = 653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.73x = 3,321.20 × 653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.73x = 2,171,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,418.80/2,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.89

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