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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.06, 3,311.10 and 974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.06, 3,311.10 and 974.82 is: 1,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.06 : 3,311.10 = 974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.06/3,311.10 = 974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.06x = 3,311.10 × 974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.06x = 3,227,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,726.50/2,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.46

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