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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.92, 3,384.07 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.92, 3,384.07 and 612.47 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.92 : 3,384.07 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.92/3,384.07 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.92x = 3,384.07 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.92x = 2,072,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,648.28/2,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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