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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.60, 3,396.86 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.60, 3,396.86 and 621.18 is: 931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.60 : 3,396.86 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.60/3,396.86 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.60x = 3,396.86 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.60x = 2,110,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,061.49/2,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.76

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