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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154, 3,231 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154, 3,231 and 615.12 is: 922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154 : 3,231 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154/3,231 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154x = 3,231 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154x = 1,987,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,452.72/2,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.68

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