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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.76, 3,522.86 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.76, 3,522.86 and 617.52 is: 926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.76 : 3,522.86 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.76/3,522.86 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.76x = 3,522.86 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.76x = 2,175,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,436.51/2,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.21

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