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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.12, 3,326.36 and 984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.12, 3,326.36 and 984.84 is: 1,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.12 : 3,326.36 = 984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.12/3,326.36 = 984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.12x = 3,326.36 × 984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.12x = 3,275,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,932.38/2,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.56

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