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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.27, 3,416.13 and 611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.27, 3,416.13 and 611.37 is: 917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.27 : 3,416.13 = 611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.27/3,416.13 = 611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.27x = 3,416.13 × 611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.27x = 2,088,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,519.40/2,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.12

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