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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.38, 3,392.07 and 618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.38, 3,392.07 and 618.17 is: 927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.38 : 3,392.07 = 618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.38/3,392.07 = 618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.38x = 3,392.07 × 618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.38x = 2,096,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,872.82/2,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.25

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