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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.55, 3,388.77 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.55, 3,388.77 and 616.11 is: 924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.55 : 3,388.77 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.55/3,388.77 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.55x = 3,388.77 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.55x = 2,087,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,838.14/2,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.01

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