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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.19, 3,311.37 and 974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.19, 3,311.37 and 974.88 is: 1,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.19 : 3,311.37 = 974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.19/3,311.37 = 974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.19x = 3,311.37 × 974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.19x = 3,228,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,188.39/2,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.58

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