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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.86, 3,254.58 and 609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.86, 3,254.58 and 609.89 is: 914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.86 : 3,254.58 = 609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.86/3,254.58 = 609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.86x = 3,254.58 × 609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.86x = 1,984,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,919.52/2,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.77

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