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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.24, 3,233.18 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.24, 3,233.18 and 616.20 is: 924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.24 : 3,233.18 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.24/3,233.18 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.24x = 3,233.18 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.24x = 1,992,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,285.52/2,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.39

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