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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.10, 3,311.37 and 974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.10, 3,311.37 and 974.82 is: 1,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.10 : 3,311.37 = 974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.10/3,311.37 = 974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.10x = 3,311.37 × 974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.10x = 3,227,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,989.70/2,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.55

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