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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.50, 3,323.12 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.50, 3,323.12 and 676.38 is: 1,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.50 : 3,323.12 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.50/3,323.12 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.50x = 3,323.12 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.50x = 2,247,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,676.98/2,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.53

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