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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.79 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.79 and 616.86 is: 925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.86 : 3,233.79 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.86/3,233.79 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.86x = 3,233.79 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.86x = 1,994,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,795.70/2,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.29

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