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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.88, 3,396.71 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.88, 3,396.71 and 621.03 is: 931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.88 : 3,396.71 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.88/3,396.71 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.88x = 3,396.71 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.88x = 2,109,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,460.36/2,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.38

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