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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.01, 3,591 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.01, 3,591 and 615.06 is: 922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.01 : 3,591 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.01/3,591 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.01x = 3,591 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.01x = 2,208,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,680.46/2,394.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.59

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