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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.98, 3,225.38 and 917.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.98, 3,225.38 and 917.39 is: 1,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.98 : 3,225.38 = 917.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.98/3,225.38 = 917.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.98x = 3,225.38 × 917.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.98x = 2,958,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,910.64/2,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.25

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