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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.36, 3,324.90 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.36, 3,324.90 and 677 is: 1,015.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.36 : 3,324.90 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.36/3,324.90 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.36x = 3,324.90 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.36x = 2,250,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,957.30/2,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.61

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