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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.96, 3,311.96 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.96, 3,311.96 and 564.52 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.96 : 3,311.96 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.96/3,311.96 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.96x = 3,311.96 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.96x = 1,869,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,667.66/2,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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