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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.92, 3,328.26 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.92, 3,328.26 and 679.92 is: 1,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.92 : 3,328.26 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.92/3,328.26 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.92x = 3,328.26 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.92x = 2,262,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,950.54/2,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.84

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