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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.91, 3,313.70 and 976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.91, 3,313.70 and 976.92 is: 1,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.91 : 3,313.70 = 976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.91/3,313.70 = 976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.91x = 3,313.70 × 976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.91x = 3,237,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,214.92/2,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.20

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