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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.45, 3,324.63 and 984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.45, 3,324.63 and 984.21 is: 1,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.45 : 3,324.63 = 984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.45/3,324.63 = 984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.45x = 3,324.63 × 984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.45x = 3,272,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,134.09/2,217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.63

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