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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.24, 3,316.74 and 978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.24, 3,316.74 and 978.60 is: 1,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.24 : 3,316.74 = 978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.24/3,316.74 = 978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.24x = 3,316.74 × 978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.24x = 3,245,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,761.76/2,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.85

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