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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.26, 3,314.06 and 976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.26, 3,314.06 and 976.46 is: 1,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.26 : 3,314.06 = 976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.26/3,314.06 = 976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.26x = 3,314.06 × 976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.26x = 3,236,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,034.73/2,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.42

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