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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.78, 3,397.28 and 621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.78, 3,397.28 and 621.50 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.78 : 3,397.28 = 621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.78/3,397.28 = 621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.78x = 3,397.28 × 621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.78x = 2,111,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,389.43/2,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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