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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.32, 3,696.45 and 615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.32, 3,696.45 and 615.43 is: 923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.32 : 3,696.45 = 615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.32/3,696.45 = 615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.32x = 3,696.45 × 615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.32x = 2,274,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,906.22/2,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.14

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