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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.90, 3,225.30 and 917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.90, 3,225.30 and 917.34 is: 1,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.90 : 3,225.30 = 917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.90/3,225.30 = 917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.90x = 3,225.30 × 917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.90x = 2,958,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,696.70/2,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.20

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