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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.02, 3,512.74 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.02, 3,512.74 and 610.78 is: 916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.02 : 3,512.74 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.02/3,512.74 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.02x = 3,512.74 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.02x = 2,145,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,511.34/2,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.09

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