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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.54, 3,225.80 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.54, 3,225.80 and 611.54 is: 917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.54 : 3,225.80 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.54/3,225.80 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.54x = 3,225.80 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.54x = 1,972,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,686.55/2,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.30

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