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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.23, 3,327.66 and 985.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.23, 3,327.66 and 985.61 is: 1,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.23 : 3,327.66 = 985.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.23/3,327.66 = 985.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.23x = 3,327.66 × 985.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.23x = 3,279,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,783.29/2,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.56

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