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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.29, 3,232.86 and 616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.29, 3,232.86 and 616.29 is: 924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.29 : 3,232.86 = 616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.29/3,232.86 = 616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.29x = 3,232.86 × 616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.29x = 1,992,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,379.29/2,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.41

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