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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.84, 3,313.60 and 976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.84, 3,313.60 and 976.64 is: 1,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.84 : 3,313.60 = 976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.84/3,313.60 = 976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.84x = 3,313.60 × 976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.84x = 3,236,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,194.30/2,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.45

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