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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.75, 3,392.15 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.75, 3,392.15 and 617.93 is: 926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.75 : 3,392.15 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.75/3,392.15 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.75x = 3,392.15 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.75x = 2,096,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,103.92/2,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.76

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