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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.89, 3,524.83 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.89, 3,524.83 and 618.38 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.89 : 3,524.83 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.89/3,524.83 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.89x = 3,524.83 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.89x = 2,179,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,665.21/2,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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