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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.36, 3,325.68 and 678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.36, 3,325.68 and 678 is: 1,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.36 : 3,325.68 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.36/3,325.68 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.36x = 3,325.68 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.36x = 2,254,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,811.04/2,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.89

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