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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.22, 3,310.84 and 975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.22, 3,310.84 and 975.22 is: 1,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.22 : 3,310.84 = 975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.22/3,310.84 = 975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.22x = 3,310.84 × 975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.22x = 3,228,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,797.38/2,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.83

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