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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.54, 3,311.31 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.54, 3,311.31 and 564.09 is: 846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.54 : 3,311.31 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.54/3,311.31 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.54x = 3,311.31 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.54x = 1,867,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,857.48/2,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.13

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