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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.80, 3,326.10 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.80, 3,326.10 and 657.80 is: 986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.80 : 3,326.10 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.80/3,326.10 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.80x = 3,326.10 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.80x = 2,187,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,908.58/2,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.52

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