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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.18, 3,376.77 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.18, 3,376.77 and 607.72 is: 911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.18 : 3,376.77 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.18/3,376.77 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.18x = 3,376.77 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.18x = 2,052,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,136.07/2,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.58

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