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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.28, 3,376.98 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.28, 3,376.98 and 607.82 is: 911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.28 : 3,376.98 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.28/3,376.98 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.28x = 3,376.98 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.28x = 2,052,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,595.98/2,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.75

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