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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.57, 3,519.89 and 615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.57, 3,519.89 and 615.20 is: 922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.57 : 3,519.89 = 615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.57/3,519.89 = 615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.57x = 3,519.89 × 615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.57x = 2,165,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,415.65/2,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.80

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