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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.31, 3,391.98 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.31, 3,391.98 and 618.03 is: 927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.31 : 3,391.98 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.31/3,391.98 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.31x = 3,391.98 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.31x = 2,096,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,345.40/2,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.05

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