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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.89, 3,521.56 and 616.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.89, 3,521.56 and 616.65 is: 924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.89 : 3,521.56 = 616.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.89/3,521.56 = 616.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.89x = 3,521.56 × 616.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.89x = 2,171,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,569.97/2,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.90

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