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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.76, 3,223.86 and 917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.76, 3,223.86 and 917.30 is: 1,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.76 : 3,223.86 = 917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.76/3,223.86 = 917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.76x = 3,223.86 × 917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.76x = 2,957,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,246.78/2,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.62

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