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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.76, 3,514.06 and 611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.76, 3,514.06 and 611.38 is: 917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.76 : 3,514.06 = 611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.76/3,514.06 = 611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.76x = 3,514.06 × 611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.76x = 2,148,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,426.00/2,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.05

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