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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.03, 3,388.10 and 615.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.03, 3,388.10 and 615.17 is: 922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.03 : 3,388.10 = 615.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.03/3,388.10 = 615.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.03x = 3,388.10 × 615.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.03x = 2,084,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,237.46/2,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.62

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