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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.39, 3,522.59 and 616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.39, 3,522.59 and 616.88 is: 925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.39 : 3,522.59 = 616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.39/3,522.59 = 616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.39x = 3,522.59 × 616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.39x = 2,172,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,994.62/2,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.31

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