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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.63, 3,236.44 and 618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.63, 3,236.44 and 618.63 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.63 : 3,236.44 = 618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.63/3,236.44 = 618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.63x = 3,236.44 × 618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.63x = 2,002,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,158.88/2,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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