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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.75, 3,224.75 and 610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.75, 3,224.75 and 610.87 is: 916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.75 : 3,224.75 = 610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.75/3,224.75 = 610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.75x = 3,224.75 × 610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.75x = 1,969,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,899.98/2,149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.34

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