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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.75, 3,218.94 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.75, 3,218.94 and 606.75 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.75 : 3,218.94 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.75/3,218.94 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.75x = 3,218.94 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.75x = 1,953,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,091.85/2,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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