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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.64, 3,392.60 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.64, 3,392.60 and 618.16 is: 927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.64 : 3,392.60 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.64/3,392.60 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.64x = 3,392.60 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.64x = 2,097,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,169.62/2,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.28

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