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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.14, 3,223.56 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.14, 3,223.56 and 610.14 is: 915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.14 : 3,223.56 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.14/3,223.56 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.14x = 3,223.56 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.14x = 1,966,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,822.90/2,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.17

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