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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.32, 3,528.08 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.32, 3,528.08 and 621.12 is: 931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.32 : 3,528.08 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.32/3,528.08 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.32x = 3,528.08 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.32x = 2,191,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,361.05/2,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.57

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