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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.88, 3,229.08 and 613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.88, 3,229.08 and 613.84 is: 920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.88 : 3,229.08 = 613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.88/3,229.08 = 613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.88x = 3,229.08 × 613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.88x = 1,982,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,138.47/2,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.69

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