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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.16, 3,514.74 and 611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.16, 3,514.74 and 611.77 is: 917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.16 : 3,514.74 = 611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.16/3,514.74 = 611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.16x = 3,514.74 × 611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.16x = 2,150,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,212.49/2,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.66

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