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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.55, 3,377.32 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.55, 3,377.32 and 608.09 is: 912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.55 : 3,377.32 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.55/3,377.32 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.55x = 3,377.32 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.55x = 2,053,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,725.72/2,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.14

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