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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.54, 3,383.32 and 612.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.54, 3,383.32 and 612.10 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.54 : 3,383.32 = 612.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.54/3,383.32 = 612.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.54x = 3,383.32 × 612.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.54x = 2,070,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,930.17/2,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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