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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.97, 3,388.42 and 615.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.97, 3,388.42 and 615.55 is: 923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.97 : 3,388.42 = 615.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.97/3,388.42 = 615.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.97x = 3,388.42 × 615.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.97x = 2,085,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,741.93/2,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.32

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