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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.97, 3,312.18 and 892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.97, 3,312.18 and 892.17 is: 1,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.97 : 3,312.18 = 892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.97/3,312.18 = 892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.97x = 3,312.18 × 892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.97x = 2,955,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,027.63/2,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.35

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