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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.06, 3,392.97 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.06, 3,392.97 and 618.60 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.06 : 3,392.97 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.06/3,392.97 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.06x = 3,392.97 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.06x = 2,098,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,891.24/2,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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