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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.48, 3,258.71 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.48, 3,258.71 and 612.48 is: 918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.48 : 3,258.71 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.48/3,258.71 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.48x = 3,258.71 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.48x = 1,995,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,894.70/2,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.72

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