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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.61, 3,389.42 and 616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.61, 3,389.42 and 616.18 is: 924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.61 : 3,389.42 = 616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.61/3,389.42 = 616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.61x = 3,389.42 × 616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.61x = 2,088,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,492.82/2,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.27

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