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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.75, 3,226.25 and 611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.75, 3,226.25 and 611.87 is: 917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.75 : 3,226.25 = 611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.75/3,226.25 = 611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.75x = 3,226.25 × 611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.75x = 1,974,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,045.59/2,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.84

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