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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.48, 3,255.68 and 610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.48, 3,255.68 and 610.46 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.48 : 3,255.68 = 610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.48/3,255.68 = 610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.48x = 3,255.68 × 610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.48x = 1,987,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,459.36/2,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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