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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.24, 3,376.66 and 607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.24, 3,376.66 and 607.78 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.24 : 3,376.66 = 607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.24/3,376.66 = 607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.24x = 3,376.66 × 607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.24x = 2,052,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,266.41/2,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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