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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.32, 3,263.99 and 616.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.32, 3,263.99 and 616.49 is: 924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.32 : 3,263.99 = 616.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.32/3,263.99 = 616.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.32x = 3,263.99 × 616.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.32x = 2,012,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,197.79/2,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.59

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