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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.95, 3,227.84 and 612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.95, 3,227.84 and 612.95 is: 919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.95 : 3,227.84 = 612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.95/3,227.84 = 612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.95x = 3,227.84 × 612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.95x = 1,978,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,504.53/2,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.40

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