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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.30, 3,327.32 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.30, 3,327.32 and 658.24 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.30 : 3,327.32 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.30/3,327.32 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.30x = 3,327.32 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.30x = 2,190,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,175.12/2,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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