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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.41, 3,225.06 and 917.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.41, 3,225.06 and 917.12 is: 1,374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.41 : 3,225.06 = 917.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.41/3,225.06 = 917.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.41x = 3,225.06 × 917.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.41x = 2,957,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,767.03/2,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.80

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