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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.54, 3,310.41 and 974.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.54, 3,310.41 and 974.07 is: 1,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.54 : 3,310.41 = 974.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.54/3,310.41 = 974.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.54x = 3,310.41 × 974.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.54x = 3,224,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,571.07/2,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.71

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