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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.32, 3,313.92 and 976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.32, 3,313.92 and 976.88 is: 1,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.32 : 3,313.92 = 976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.32/3,313.92 = 976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.32x = 3,313.92 × 976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.32x = 3,237,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,302.17/2,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.97

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