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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.38, 3,520.83 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.38, 3,520.83 and 615.78 is: 923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.38 : 3,520.83 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.38/3,520.83 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.38x = 3,520.83 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.38x = 2,168,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,056.70/2,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.61

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