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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.72 and 618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.84, 3,392.72 and 618.56 is: 927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.84 : 3,392.72 = 618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.84/3,392.72 = 618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.84x = 3,392.72 × 618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.84x = 2,098,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,600.88/2,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.83

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