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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.68, 3,327.08 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.68, 3,327.08 and 657.72 is: 986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.68 : 3,327.08 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.68/3,327.08 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.68x = 3,327.08 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.68x = 2,188,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,283.77/2,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.75

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