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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.76, 3,512.57 and 610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.76, 3,512.57 and 610.38 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.76 : 3,512.57 = 610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.76/3,512.57 = 610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.76x = 3,512.57 × 610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.76x = 2,143,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,999.42/2,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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