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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.47, 3,225.88 and 917.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.47, 3,225.88 and 917.90 is: 1,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.47 : 3,225.88 = 917.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.47/3,225.88 = 917.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.47x = 3,225.88 × 917.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.47x = 2,961,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,035.25/2,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.92

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