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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.37, 3,224.58 and 916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.37, 3,224.58 and 916.93 is: 1,374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.37 : 3,224.58 = 916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.37/3,224.58 = 916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.37x = 3,224.58 × 916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.37x = 2,956,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,714.14/2,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.34

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