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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.60, 3,311.37 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.60, 3,311.37 and 564.14 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.60 : 3,311.37 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.60/3,311.37 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.60x = 3,311.37 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.60x = 1,868,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,076.27/2,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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