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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.41, 3,392.12 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.41, 3,392.12 and 617.97 is: 926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.41 : 3,392.12 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.41/3,392.12 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.41x = 3,392.12 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.41x = 2,096,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,228.78/2,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.96

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