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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.94, 3,326.70 and 984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.94, 3,326.70 and 984.30 is: 1,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.94 : 3,326.70 = 984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.94/3,326.70 = 984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.94x = 3,326.70 × 984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.94x = 3,274,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,470.81/2,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.02

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