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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.50, 3,264.90 and 616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.50, 3,264.90 and 616.44 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.50 : 3,264.90 = 616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.50/3,264.90 = 616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.50x = 3,264.90 × 616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.50x = 2,012,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,614.96/2,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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