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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.25, 3,327.94 and 658.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.25, 3,327.94 and 658.31 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.25 : 3,327.94 = 658.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.25/3,327.94 = 658.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.25x = 3,327.94 × 658.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.25x = 2,190,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,816.18/2,218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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