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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.44, 3,321.18 and 654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.44, 3,321.18 and 654.02 is: 980.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.44 : 3,321.18 = 654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.44/3,321.18 = 654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.44x = 3,321.18 × 654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.44x = 2,172,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,101.54/2,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.88

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