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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.55, 3,325.38 and 677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.55, 3,325.38 and 677.55 is: 1,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.55 : 3,325.38 = 677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.55/3,325.38 = 677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.55x = 3,325.38 × 677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.55x = 2,253,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,111.22/2,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.49

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