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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.92, 3,325.92 and 656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.92, 3,325.92 and 656.91 is: 985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.92 : 3,325.92 = 656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.92/3,325.92 = 656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.92x = 3,325.92 × 656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.92x = 2,184,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,830.11/2,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.53

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