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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.68, 3,310.40 and 820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.68, 3,310.40 and 820.96 is: 1,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.68 : 3,310.40 = 820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.68/3,310.40 = 820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.68x = 3,310.40 × 820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.68x = 2,717,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,705.98/2,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.02

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