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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.47, 3,328.52 and 984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.47, 3,328.52 and 984.98 is: 1,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.47 : 3,328.52 = 984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.47/3,328.52 = 984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.47x = 3,328.52 × 984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.47x = 3,278,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,504.06/2,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.82

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