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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.14, 3,324.83 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.14, 3,324.83 and 656.13 is: 984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.14 : 3,324.83 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.14/3,324.83 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.14x = 3,324.83 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.14x = 2,181,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,520.71/2,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.38

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