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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.69, 3,383.12 and 612.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.69, 3,383.12 and 612.37 is: 918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.69 : 3,383.12 = 612.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.69/3,383.12 = 612.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.69x = 3,383.12 × 612.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.69x = 2,071,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,704.48/2,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.44

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