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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.50, 3,225.87 and 611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.50, 3,225.87 and 611.62 is: 917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.50 : 3,225.87 = 611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.50/3,225.87 = 611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.50x = 3,225.87 × 611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.50x = 1,973,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,006.61/2,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.46

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