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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.31, 3,228.47 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.31, 3,228.47 and 613.31 is: 919.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.31 : 3,228.47 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.31/3,228.47 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.31x = 3,228.47 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.31x = 1,980,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,062.54/2,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.97

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