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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.34, 3,388.98 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.34, 3,388.98 and 615.88 is: 923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.34 : 3,388.98 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.34/3,388.98 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.34x = 3,388.98 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.34x = 2,087,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,205.00/2,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.81

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