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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.60, 3,386.62 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.60, 3,386.62 and 614.16 is: 921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.60 : 3,386.62 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.60/3,386.62 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.60x = 3,386.62 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.60x = 2,079,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,926.54/2,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.30

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