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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.18, 3,387.25 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.18, 3,387.25 and 614.70 is: 922.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.18 : 3,387.25 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.18/3,387.25 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.18x = 3,387.25 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.18x = 2,082,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,139.89/2,258.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.04

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