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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.25, 3,311.28 and 909.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.25, 3,311.28 and 909.63 is: 1,364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.25 : 3,311.28 = 909.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.25/3,311.28 = 909.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.25x = 3,311.28 × 909.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.25x = 3,012,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,039.63/2,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.61

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