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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.88, 3,255.70 and 610.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.88, 3,255.70 and 610.77 is: 915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.88 : 3,255.70 = 610.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.88/3,255.70 = 610.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.88x = 3,255.70 × 610.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.88x = 1,988,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,483.89/2,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.98

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