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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.96, 3,322.53 and 982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.96, 3,322.53 and 982.38 is: 1,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.96 : 3,322.53 = 982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.96/3,322.53 = 982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.96x = 3,322.53 × 982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.96x = 3,263,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,987.02/2,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.61

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