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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.24, 3,225.68 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.24, 3,225.68 and 611.24 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.24 : 3,225.68 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.24/3,225.68 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.24x = 3,225.68 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.24x = 1,971,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,664.64/2,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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