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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.96, 3,327.50 and 985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.96, 3,327.50 and 985.52 is: 1,477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.96 : 3,327.50 = 985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.96/3,327.50 = 985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.96x = 3,327.50 × 985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.96x = 3,279,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,317.80/2,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.86

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