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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.15, 3,225.56 and 917.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.15, 3,225.56 and 917.57 is: 1,376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.15 : 3,225.56 = 917.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.15/3,225.56 = 917.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.15x = 3,225.56 × 917.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.15x = 2,959,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,660.96/2,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.49

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