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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.05, 3,388.02 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.05, 3,388.02 and 615.60 is: 923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.05 : 3,388.02 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.05/3,388.02 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.05x = 3,388.02 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.05x = 2,085,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,673.58/2,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.25

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