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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.98, 3,321.84 and 655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.98, 3,321.84 and 655.10 is: 982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.98 : 3,321.84 = 655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.98/3,321.84 = 655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.98x = 3,321.84 × 655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.98x = 2,176,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,137.38/2,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.46

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