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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.84, 3,307.20 and 1,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.84, 3,307.20 and 1,907.20 is: 2,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.84 : 3,307.20 = 1,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.84/3,307.20 = 1,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.84x = 3,307.20 × 1,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.84x = 6,307,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,491.84/2,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.69

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