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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,509.31 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,509.31 and 608.34 is: 912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,509.31 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,509.31 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,509.31 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 2,134,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,853.65/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.40

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