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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.50, 3,399.68 and 623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.50, 3,399.68 and 623.14 is: 934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.50 : 3,399.68 = 623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.50/3,399.68 = 623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.50x = 3,399.68 × 623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.50x = 2,118,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,473.48/2,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.69

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