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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.86, 3,389.99 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.86, 3,389.99 and 616.41 is: 924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.86 : 3,389.99 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.86/3,389.99 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.86x = 3,389.99 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.86x = 2,089,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,620.65/2,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.67

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