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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.97, 3,325.44 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.97, 3,325.44 and 551.10 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.97 : 3,325.44 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.97/3,325.44 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.97x = 3,325.44 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.97x = 1,832,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,649.98/2,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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