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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.13, 3,225.74 and 611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.13, 3,225.74 and 611.13 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.13 : 3,225.74 = 611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.13/3,225.74 = 611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.13x = 3,225.74 × 611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.13x = 1,971,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,346.49/2,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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