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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.08, 3,326.60 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.08, 3,326.60 and 658.10 is: 987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.08 : 3,326.60 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.08/3,326.60 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.08x = 3,326.60 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.08x = 2,189,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,235.46/2,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.00

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