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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.79, 3,311.68 and 564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.79, 3,311.68 and 564.34 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.79 : 3,311.68 = 564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.79/3,311.68 = 564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.79x = 3,311.68 × 564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.79x = 1,868,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,894.11/2,207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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