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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.36 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.36 and 614.12 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.58 : 3,386.36 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.58/3,386.36 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.58x = 3,386.36 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.58x = 2,079,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,628.33/2,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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