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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.02, 3,511.24 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.02, 3,511.24 and 609.78 is: 914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.02 : 3,511.24 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.02/3,511.24 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.02x = 3,511.24 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.02x = 2,141,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,083.93/2,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.59

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