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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.25, 3,233.46 and 616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.25, 3,233.46 and 616.25 is: 924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.25 : 3,233.46 = 616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.25/3,233.46 = 616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.25x = 3,233.46 × 616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.25x = 1,992,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,619.73/2,155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.54

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