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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.32, 3,398.12 and 621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.32, 3,398.12 and 621.83 is: 932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.32 : 3,398.12 = 621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.32/3,398.12 = 621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.32x = 3,398.12 × 621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.32x = 2,113,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,032.86/2,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.78

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