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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.70, 3,377.52 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.70, 3,377.52 and 608.40 is: 912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.70 : 3,377.52 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.70/3,377.52 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.70x = 3,377.52 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.70x = 2,054,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,883.17/2,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.59

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