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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.48, 3,323.83 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.48, 3,323.83 and 655.56 is: 983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.48 : 3,323.83 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.48/3,323.83 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.48x = 3,323.83 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.48x = 2,178,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,966.72/2,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.52

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