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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.68, 3,223.66 and 917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.68, 3,223.66 and 917.64 is: 1,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.68 : 3,223.66 = 917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.68/3,223.66 = 917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.68x = 3,223.66 × 917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.68x = 2,958,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,159.36/2,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.09

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