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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.93, 3,388.43 and 615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.93, 3,388.43 and 615.64 is: 923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.93 : 3,388.43 = 615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.93/3,388.43 = 615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.93x = 3,388.43 × 615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.93x = 2,086,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,049.97/2,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.47

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