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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.73, 3,218.56 and 606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.73, 3,218.56 and 606.73 is: 910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.73 : 3,218.56 = 606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.73/3,218.56 = 606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.73x = 3,218.56 × 606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.73x = 1,952,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,796.91/2,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.09

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