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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.61, 3,399.91 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.61, 3,399.91 and 623.40 is: 935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.61 : 3,399.91 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.61/3,399.91 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.61x = 3,399.91 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.61x = 2,119,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,489.59/2,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.09

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