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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.39, 3,384.59 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.39, 3,384.59 and 612.99 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.39 : 3,384.59 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.39/3,384.59 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.39x = 3,384.59 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.39x = 2,074,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,716.76/2,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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