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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.58, 3,377.25 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.58, 3,377.25 and 608.18 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.58 : 3,377.25 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.58/3,377.25 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.58x = 3,377.25 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.58x = 2,053,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,975.91/2,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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