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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.07, 3,225.33 and 917.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.07, 3,225.33 and 917.61 is: 1,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.07 : 3,225.33 = 917.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.07/3,225.33 = 917.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.07x = 3,225.33 × 917.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.07x = 2,959,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,595.06/2,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.51

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