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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.17, 3,387.18 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.17, 3,387.18 and 614.66 is: 921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.17 : 3,387.18 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.17/3,387.18 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.17x = 3,387.18 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.17x = 2,081,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,964.06/2,258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.97

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