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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.26, 3,218 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.26, 3,218 and 606.38 is: 909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.26 : 3,218 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.26/3,218 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.26x = 3,218 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.26x = 1,951,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,330.84/2,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.60

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