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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.04, 3,386.52 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.04, 3,386.52 and 614.60 is: 921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.04 : 3,386.52 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.04/3,386.52 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.04x = 3,386.52 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.04x = 2,081,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,350.96/2,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.75

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