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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.63, 3,224.59 and 917.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.63, 3,224.59 and 917.03 is: 1,375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.63 : 3,224.59 = 917.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.63/3,224.59 = 917.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.63x = 3,224.59 × 917.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.63x = 2,957,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,051.54/2,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.61

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