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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.69, 3,325.27 and 984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.69, 3,325.27 and 984.38 is: 1,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.69 : 3,325.27 = 984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.69/3,325.27 = 984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.69x = 3,325.27 × 984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.69x = 3,273,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,329.28/2,216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.67

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