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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.68, 3,383.50 and 612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.68, 3,383.50 and 612.22 is: 918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.68 : 3,383.50 = 612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.68/3,383.50 = 612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.68x = 3,383.50 × 612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.68x = 2,071,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,446.37/2,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.32

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