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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.35, 3,311.00 and 563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.35, 3,311.00 and 563.87 is: 845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.35 : 3,311.00 = 563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.35/3,311.00 = 563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.35x = 3,311.00 × 563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.35x = 1,866,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,954.20/2,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.79

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