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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156, 3,234 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156, 3,234 and 617 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156 : 3,234 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156/3,234 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156x = 3,234 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156x = 1,995,378
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,378/2,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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