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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.96, 3,397.44 and 621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.96, 3,397.44 and 621.51 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.96 : 3,397.44 = 621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.96/3,397.44 = 621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.96x = 3,397.44 × 621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.96x = 2,111,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,542.93/2,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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