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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.93, 3,226.43 and 611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.93, 3,226.43 and 611.93 is: 917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.93 : 3,226.43 = 611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.93/3,226.43 = 611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.93x = 3,226.43 × 611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.93x = 1,974,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,349.31/2,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.90

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