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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.79, 3,388.44 and 615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.79, 3,388.44 and 615.35 is: 923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.79 : 3,388.44 = 615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.79/3,388.44 = 615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.79x = 3,388.44 × 615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.79x = 2,085,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,056.54/2,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.09

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