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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.49, 3,311.24 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.49, 3,311.24 and 564.08 is: 846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.49 : 3,311.24 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.49/3,311.24 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.49x = 3,311.24 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.49x = 1,867,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,784.88/2,207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.11

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