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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.71, 3,309.95 and 1,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.71, 3,309.95 and 1,037.11 is: 1,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.71 : 3,309.95 = 1,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.71/3,309.95 = 1,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.71x = 3,309.95 × 1,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.71x = 3,432,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,782.24/2,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.91

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