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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.12, 3,227.92 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.12, 3,227.92 and 613 is: 919.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.12 : 3,227.92 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.12/3,227.92 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.12x = 3,227.92 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.12x = 1,978,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,714.96/2,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.43

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