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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.63, 3,225.94 and 611.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.63, 3,225.94 and 611.63 is: 917.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.63 : 3,225.94 = 611.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.63/3,225.94 = 611.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.63x = 3,225.94 × 611.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.63x = 1,973,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,064.02/2,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.44

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