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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.49, 3,224.60 and 917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.49, 3,224.60 and 917.46 is: 1,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.49 : 3,224.60 = 917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.49/3,224.60 = 917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.49x = 3,224.60 × 917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.49x = 2,958,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,441.52/2,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.07

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