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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.12, 3,226.80 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.12, 3,226.80 and 612 is: 918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.12 : 3,226.80 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.12/3,226.80 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.12x = 3,226.80 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.12x = 1,974,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,801.60/2,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.03

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