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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.80, 3,311.70 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.80, 3,311.70 and 564.40 is: 846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.80 : 3,311.70 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.80/3,311.70 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.80x = 3,311.70 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.80x = 1,869,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,123.48/2,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.60

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