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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.16, 3,397.66 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.16, 3,397.66 and 621.68 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.16 : 3,397.66 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.16/3,397.66 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.16x = 3,397.66 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.16x = 2,112,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,257.27/2,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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