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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.29, 3,322.56 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.29, 3,322.56 and 654.90 is: 982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.29 : 3,322.56 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.29/3,322.56 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.29x = 3,322.56 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.29x = 2,175,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,944.54/2,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.24

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