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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.82, 3,311.75 and 564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.82, 3,311.75 and 564.37 is: 846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.82 : 3,311.75 = 564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.82/3,311.75 = 564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.82x = 3,311.75 × 564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.82x = 1,869,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,049.62/2,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.56

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