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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.18, 3,225.30 and 611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.18, 3,225.30 and 611.18 is: 916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.18 : 3,225.30 = 611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.18/3,225.30 = 611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.18x = 3,225.30 × 611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.18x = 1,971,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,238.85/2,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.78

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