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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.04, 3,225.20 and 917.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.04, 3,225.20 and 917.30 is: 1,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.04 : 3,225.20 = 917.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.04/3,225.20 = 917.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.04x = 3,225.20 × 917.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.04x = 2,958,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,475.96/2,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.01

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