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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.88, 3,508.31 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.88, 3,508.31 and 607.50 is: 911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.88 : 3,508.31 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.88/3,508.31 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.88x = 3,508.31 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.88x = 2,131,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,299.84/2,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.25

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