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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.69, 3,377.54 and 608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.69, 3,377.54 and 608.23 is: 912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.69 : 3,377.54 = 608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.69/3,377.54 = 608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.69x = 3,377.54 × 608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.69x = 2,054,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,309.67/2,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.34

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