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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.84, 3,321.36 and 654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.84, 3,321.36 and 654.42 is: 981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.84 : 3,321.36 = 654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.84/3,321.36 = 654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.84x = 3,321.36 × 654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.84x = 2,173,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,564.41/2,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.36

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