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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156, 3,234 and 617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156, 3,234 and 617.12 is: 925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156 : 3,234 = 617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156/3,234 = 617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156x = 3,234 × 617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156x = 1,995,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,766.08/2,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.68

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