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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,325.05 and 984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,325.05 and 984.22 is: 1,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,325.05 = 984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,325.05 = 984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,325.05 × 984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 3,272,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,559.16/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.84

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