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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.85, 3,397.12 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.85, 3,397.12 and 621.27 is: 931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.85 : 3,397.12 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.85/3,397.12 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.85x = 3,397.12 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.85x = 2,110,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,527.19/2,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.86

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