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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.55, 3,522.96 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.55, 3,522.96 and 617.22 is: 925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.55 : 3,522.96 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.55/3,522.96 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.55x = 3,522.96 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.55x = 2,174,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,441.37/2,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.87

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