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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.67, 3,328.03 and 637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.67, 3,328.03 and 637.38 is: 956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.67 : 3,328.03 = 637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.67/3,328.03 = 637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.67x = 3,328.03 × 637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.67x = 2,121,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,224.79/2,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.08

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