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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.76, 3,515.52 and 612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.76, 3,515.52 and 612.32 is: 918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.76 : 3,515.52 = 612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.76/3,515.52 = 612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.76x = 3,515.52 × 612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.76x = 2,152,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,623.21/2,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.45

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