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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.20, 3,311.48 and 647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.20, 3,311.48 and 647.80 is: 971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.20 : 3,311.48 = 647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.20/3,311.48 = 647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.20x = 3,311.48 × 647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.20x = 2,145,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,176.74/2,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.46

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