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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.44 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.44 and 614.16 is: 921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.58 : 3,386.44 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.58/3,386.44 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.58x = 3,386.44 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.58x = 2,079,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,815.99/2,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.26

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