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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.79, 3,397.34 and 621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.79, 3,397.34 and 621.20 is: 931.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.79 : 3,397.34 = 621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.79/3,397.34 = 621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.79x = 3,397.34 × 621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.79x = 2,110,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,433.00/2,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.84

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