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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.92, 3,220.38 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.92, 3,220.38 and 607.92 is: 911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.92 : 3,220.38 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.92/3,220.38 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.92x = 3,220.38 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.92x = 1,957,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,733.41/2,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.88

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