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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.56, 3,311.85 and 975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.56, 3,311.85 and 975.32 is: 1,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.56 : 3,311.85 = 975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.56/3,311.85 = 975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.56x = 3,311.85 × 975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.56x = 3,230,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,113.54/2,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.21

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