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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.53, 3,219.77 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.53, 3,219.77 and 607.53 is: 911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.53 : 3,219.77 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.53/3,219.77 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.53x = 3,219.77 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.53x = 1,956,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,103.83/2,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.29

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