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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.94, 3,545.82 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.94, 3,545.82 and 608.96 is: 913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.94 : 3,545.82 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.94/3,545.82 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.94x = 3,545.82 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.94x = 2,159,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,262.55/2,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.42

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