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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.31 and 617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.31 and 617.48 is: 926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.86 : 3,523.31 = 617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.86/3,523.31 = 617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.86x = 3,523.31 × 617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.86x = 2,175,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,583.81/2,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.23

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