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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.02 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.02 and 617.08 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.08 : 3,234.02 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.08/3,234.02 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.08x = 3,234.02 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.08x = 1,995,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,649.06/2,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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