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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.23, 3,263.04 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.23, 3,263.04 and 615.26 is: 922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.23 : 3,263.04 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.23/3,263.04 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.23x = 3,263.04 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.23x = 2,007,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,626.15/2,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.95

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