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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.13, 3,257.26 and 611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.13, 3,257.26 and 611.14 is: 916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.13 : 3,257.26 = 611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.13/3,257.26 = 611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.13x = 3,257.26 × 611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.13x = 1,990,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,641.88/2,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.87

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