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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.15, 3,312.26 and 975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.15, 3,312.26 and 975.27 is: 1,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.15 : 3,312.26 = 975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.15/3,312.26 = 975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.15x = 3,312.26 × 975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.15x = 3,230,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,342.93/2,208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.92

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