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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.50, 3,323.82 and 676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.50, 3,323.82 and 676.50 is: 1,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.50 : 3,323.82 = 676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.50/3,323.82 = 676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.50x = 3,323.82 × 676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.50x = 2,248,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,564.23/2,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.92

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