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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.92, 2,461.86 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.92, 2,461.86 and 615 is: 922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.92 : 2,461.86 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.92/2,461.86 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.92x = 2,461.86 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.92x = 1,514,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,043.90/1,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.68

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