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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.56, 3,227.34 and 612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.56, 3,227.34 and 612.56 is: 918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.56 : 3,227.34 = 612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.56/3,227.34 = 612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.56x = 3,227.34 × 612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.56x = 1,976,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,949.76/2,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.84

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