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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.60, 4,967.40 and 2,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.60, 4,967.40 and 2,208.20 is: 3,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.60 : 4,967.40 = 2,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.60/4,967.40 = 2,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.60x = 4,967.40 × 2,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.60x = 10,969,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,969,012.68/3,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.30

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