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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.78, 3,322.17 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.78, 3,322.17 and 675.78 is: 1,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.78 : 3,322.17 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.78/3,322.17 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.78x = 3,322.17 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.78x = 2,245,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,056.04/2,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.67

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