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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.63, 3,312.96 and 909.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.63, 3,312.96 and 909.09 is: 1,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.63 : 3,312.96 = 909.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.63/3,312.96 = 909.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.63x = 3,312.96 × 909.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.63x = 3,011,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,787.82/2,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.27

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