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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.75, 3,323.63 and 676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.75, 3,323.63 and 676.75 is: 1,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.75 : 3,323.63 = 676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.75/3,323.63 = 676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.75x = 3,323.63 × 676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.75x = 2,249,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,266.60/2,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.13

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