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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.97, 3,312.09 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.97, 3,312.09 and 909 is: 1,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.97 : 3,312.09 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.97/3,312.09 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.97x = 3,312.09 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.97x = 3,010,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,689.81/2,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.56

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