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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.15, 3,223.89 and 916.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.15, 3,223.89 and 916.85 is: 1,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.15 : 3,223.89 = 916.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.15/3,223.89 = 916.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.15x = 3,223.89 × 916.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.15x = 2,955,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,807.43/2,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.70

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