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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.39, 3,846.59 and 616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.39, 3,846.59 and 616.59 is: 924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.39 : 3,846.59 = 616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.39/3,846.59 = 616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.39x = 3,846.59 × 616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.39x = 2,371,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,765.85/2,564.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.89

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