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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.75, 3,232.71 and 615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.75, 3,232.71 and 615.75 is: 923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.75 : 3,232.71 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.75/3,232.71 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.75x = 3,232.71 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.75x = 1,990,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,541.18/2,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.79

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