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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.98, 3,389.93 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.98, 3,389.93 and 616.55 is: 924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.98 : 3,389.93 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.98/3,389.93 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.98x = 3,389.93 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.98x = 2,090,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,058.26/2,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.81

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