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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.72, 3,523.12 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.72, 3,523.12 and 617.28 is: 925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.72 : 3,523.12 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.72/3,523.12 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.72x = 3,523.12 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.72x = 2,174,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,751.51/2,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.93

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