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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.58, 3,522.90 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.58, 3,522.90 and 617.34 is: 926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.58 : 3,522.90 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.58/3,522.90 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.58x = 3,522.90 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.58x = 2,174,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,827.09/2,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.02

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