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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150, 3,225.12 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150, 3,225.12 and 611.12 is: 916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150 : 3,225.12 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150/3,225.12 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150x = 3,225.12 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150x = 1,970,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,935.33/2,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.71

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