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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.51, 3,311.16 and 647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.51, 3,311.16 and 647.45 is: 971.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.51 : 3,311.16 = 647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.51/3,311.16 = 647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.51x = 3,311.16 × 647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.51x = 2,143,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,810.54/2,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.14

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