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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.87, 3,398.24 and 622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.87, 3,398.24 and 622.34 is: 933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.87 : 3,398.24 = 622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.87/3,398.24 = 622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.87x = 3,398.24 × 622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.87x = 2,114,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,845.25/2,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.35

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