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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.50, 3,223.29 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.50, 3,223.29 and 609.50 is: 914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.50 : 3,223.29 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.50/3,223.29 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.50x = 3,223.29 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.50x = 1,964,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,595.26/2,148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.40

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