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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.01, 3,314.19 and 976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.01, 3,314.19 and 976.23 is: 1,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.01 : 3,314.19 = 976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.01/3,314.19 = 976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.01x = 3,314.19 × 976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.01x = 3,235,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,411.70/2,209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.65

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