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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.12, 3,556.90 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.12, 3,556.90 and 616.12 is: 924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.12 : 3,556.90 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.12/3,556.90 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.12x = 3,556.90 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.12x = 2,191,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,477.23/2,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.24

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