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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.01, 3,262.50 and 615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.01, 3,262.50 and 615.04 is: 922.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.01 : 3,262.50 = 615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.01/3,262.50 = 615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.01x = 3,262.50 × 615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.01x = 2,006,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,568.00/2,175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.56

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