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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.25, 3,325.88 and 678.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.25, 3,325.88 and 678.25 is: 1,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.25 : 3,325.88 = 678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.25/3,325.88 = 678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.25x = 3,325.88 × 678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.25x = 2,255,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,778.11/2,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.38

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