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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.17, 3,376.23 and 607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.17, 3,376.23 and 607.83 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.17 : 3,376.23 = 607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.17/3,376.23 = 607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.17x = 3,376.23 × 607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.17x = 2,052,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,173.88/2,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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