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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.92, 3,326.82 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.92, 3,326.82 and 678.92 is: 1,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.92 : 3,326.82 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.92/3,326.82 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.92x = 3,326.82 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.92x = 2,258,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,644.63/2,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.36

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