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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.92, 3,227.88 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.92, 3,227.88 and 612.92 is: 919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.92 : 3,227.88 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.92/3,227.88 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.92x = 3,227.88 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.92x = 1,978,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,432.21/2,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.38

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