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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.87, 3,254.81 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.87, 3,254.81 and 610.02 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.87 : 3,254.81 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.87/3,254.81 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.87x = 3,254.81 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.87x = 1,985,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,496.15/2,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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