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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.83, 3,377.31 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.83, 3,377.31 and 607.96 is: 911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.83 : 3,377.31 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.83/3,377.31 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.83x = 3,377.31 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.83x = 2,053,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,269.39/2,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.82

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