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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.54, 3,227.24 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.54, 3,227.24 and 612.54 is: 918.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.54 : 3,227.24 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.54/3,227.24 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.54x = 3,227.24 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.54x = 1,976,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,810.53/2,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.79

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