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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.78, 3,383.65 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.78, 3,383.65 and 612.48 is: 918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.78 : 3,383.65 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.78/3,383.65 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.78x = 3,383.65 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.78x = 2,072,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,417.95/2,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.71

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