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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.72, 3,397.86 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.72, 3,397.86 and 622.02 is: 932.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.72 : 3,397.86 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.72/3,397.86 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.72x = 3,397.86 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.72x = 2,113,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,536.88/2,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.83

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