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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.86, 3,255.70 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.86, 3,255.70 and 610.78 is: 916.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.86 : 3,255.70 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.86/3,255.70 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.86x = 3,255.70 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.86x = 1,988,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,516.45/2,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.00

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