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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.98, 3,327.48 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.98, 3,327.48 and 657.92 is: 987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.98 : 3,327.48 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.98/3,327.48 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.98x = 3,327.48 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.98x = 2,189,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,223.96/2,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.03

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