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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.16, 3,322.53 and 676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.16, 3,322.53 and 676.16 is: 1,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.16 : 3,322.53 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.16/3,322.53 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.16x = 3,322.53 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.16x = 2,246,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,561.88/2,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.18

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