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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.42, 3,323.67 and 655.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.42, 3,323.67 and 655.41 is: 983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.42 : 3,323.67 = 655.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.42/3,323.67 = 655.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.42x = 3,323.67 × 655.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.42x = 2,178,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,366.55/2,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.27

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