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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.54, 3,389.37 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.54, 3,389.37 and 616.12 is: 924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.54 : 3,389.37 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.54/3,389.37 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.54x = 3,389.37 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.54x = 2,088,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,258.64/2,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.20

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