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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.39, 3,383.16 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.39, 3,383.16 and 611.97 is: 917.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.39 : 3,383.16 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.39/3,383.16 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.39x = 3,383.16 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.39x = 2,070,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,392.43/2,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.98

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