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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.10, 3,324.72 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.10, 3,324.72 and 656.16 is: 984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.10 : 3,324.72 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.10/3,324.72 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.10x = 3,324.72 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.10x = 2,181,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,548.28/2,216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.41

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