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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.25, 3,221.42 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.25, 3,221.42 and 608.25 is: 912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.25 : 3,221.42 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.25/3,221.42 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.25x = 3,221.42 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.25x = 1,959,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,428.72/2,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.53

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