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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.31, 3,310.98 and 1,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.31, 3,310.98 and 1,052.79 is: 1,579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.31 : 3,310.98 = 1,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.31/3,310.98 = 1,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.31x = 3,310.98 × 1,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.31x = 3,485,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,766.63/2,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.19

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