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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.93, 3,326.55 and 985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.93, 3,326.55 and 985.22 is: 1,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.93 : 3,326.55 = 985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.93/3,326.55 = 985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.93x = 3,326.55 × 985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.93x = 3,277,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,366.96/2,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.34

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