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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.61, 3,324.15 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.61, 3,324.15 and 656.22 is: 984.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.61 : 3,324.15 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.61/3,324.15 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.61x = 3,324.15 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.61x = 2,181,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,373.71/2,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.10

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