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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.76, 3,400.23 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.76, 3,400.23 and 623.44 is: 935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.76 : 3,400.23 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.76/3,400.23 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.76x = 3,400.23 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.76x = 2,119,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,830.89/2,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.18

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