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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.69, 3,232.04 and 615.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.69, 3,232.04 and 615.69 is: 923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.69 : 3,232.04 = 615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.69/3,232.04 = 615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.69x = 3,232.04 × 615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.69x = 1,989,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,934.71/2,154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.54

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