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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.80, 3,327.19 and 657.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.80, 3,327.19 and 657.93 is: 987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.80 : 3,327.19 = 657.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.80/3,327.19 = 657.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.80x = 3,327.19 × 657.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.80x = 2,189,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,058.12/2,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.04

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