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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.04, 3,308.76 and 1,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.04, 3,308.76 and 1,511.96 is: 2,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.04 : 3,308.76 = 1,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.04/3,308.76 = 1,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.04x = 3,308.76 × 1,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.04x = 5,002,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,712.77/2,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.71

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