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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.01, 3,392.56 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.01, 3,392.56 and 618.42 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.01 : 3,392.56 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.01/3,392.56 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.01x = 3,392.56 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.01x = 2,098,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,023.86/2,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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