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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.83, 3,224.75 and 917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.83, 3,224.75 and 917.24 is: 1,375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.83 : 3,224.75 = 917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.83/3,224.75 = 917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.83x = 3,224.75 × 917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.83x = 2,957,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,848.98/2,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.85

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