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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.93, 3,258.90 and 613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.93, 3,258.90 and 613.10 is: 919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.93 : 3,258.90 = 613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.93/3,258.90 = 613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.93x = 3,258.90 × 613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.93x = 1,998,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,015.30/2,172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.50

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