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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.08, 3,232.53 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.08, 3,232.53 and 616.08 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.08 : 3,232.53 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.08/3,232.53 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.08x = 3,232.53 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.08x = 1,991,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,497.08/2,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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