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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.73, 3,524.78 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.73, 3,524.78 and 618.36 is: 927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.73 : 3,524.78 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.73/3,524.78 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.73x = 3,524.78 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.73x = 2,179,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,582.96/2,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.59

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