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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.21, 3,293.75 and 1,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.21, 3,293.75 and 1,961.78 is: 2,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.21 : 3,293.75 = 1,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.21/3,293.75 = 1,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.21x = 3,293.75 × 1,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.21x = 6,461,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,601.31/2,207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.50

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