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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.55, 3,227.33 and 917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.55, 3,227.33 and 917.92 is: 1,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.55 : 3,227.33 = 917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.55/3,227.33 = 917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.55x = 3,227.33 × 917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.55x = 2,962,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,430.75/2,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.88

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