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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.68, 3,324.96 and 983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.68, 3,324.96 and 983.44 is: 1,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.68 : 3,324.96 = 983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.68/3,324.96 = 983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.68x = 3,324.96 × 983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.68x = 3,269,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,898.66/2,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.13

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