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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267, 3,399.86 and 623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267, 3,399.86 and 623.50 is: 935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267 : 3,399.86 = 623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267/3,399.86 = 623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267x = 3,399.86 × 623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267x = 2,119,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,812.71/2,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.07

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