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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.21, 3,316.30 and 977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.21, 3,316.30 and 977.95 is: 1,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.21 : 3,316.30 = 977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.21/3,316.30 = 977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.21x = 3,316.30 × 977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.21x = 3,243,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,175.59/2,211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.70

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