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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.20, 3,520.56 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.20, 3,520.56 and 615.84 is: 923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.20 : 3,520.56 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.20/3,520.56 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.20x = 3,520.56 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.20x = 2,168,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,101.67/2,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.70

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