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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.31, 3,223.97 and 610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.31, 3,223.97 and 610.31 is: 915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.31 : 3,223.97 = 610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.31/3,223.97 = 610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.31x = 3,223.97 × 610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.31x = 1,967,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,630.72/2,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.47

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