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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.64, 3,377.61 and 608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.64, 3,377.61 and 608.06 is: 912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.64 : 3,377.61 = 608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.64/3,377.61 = 608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.64x = 3,377.61 × 608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.64x = 2,053,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,772.65/2,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.13

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