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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.12, 3,232.44 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.12, 3,232.44 and 616 is: 923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.12 : 3,232.44 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.12/3,232.44 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.12x = 3,232.44 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.12x = 1,991,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,183.04/2,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.93

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