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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.02, 3,327.01 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.02, 3,327.01 and 679.02 is: 1,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.02 : 3,327.01 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.02/3,327.01 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.02x = 3,327.01 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.02x = 2,259,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,106.33/2,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.52

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