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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.80 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.80 and 618.42 is: 927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.84 : 3,392.80 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.84/3,392.80 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.84x = 3,392.80 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.84x = 2,098,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,182.65/2,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.65

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