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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.24, 3,306.60 and 1,797.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.24, 3,306.60 and 1,797.07 is: 2,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.24 : 3,306.60 = 1,797.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.24/3,306.60 = 1,797.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.24x = 3,306.60 × 1,797.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.24x = 5,942,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,191.66/2,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.27

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