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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.46, 3,387.69 and 615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.46, 3,387.69 and 615.01 is: 922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.46 : 3,387.69 = 615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.46/3,387.69 = 615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.46x = 3,387.69 × 615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.46x = 2,083,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,463.23/2,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.52

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