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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.39, 3,385.82 and 614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.39, 3,385.82 and 614.06 is: 921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.39 : 3,385.82 = 614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.39/3,385.82 = 614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.39x = 3,385.82 × 614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.39x = 2,079,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,080.96/2,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.01

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