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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.24, 3,400.82 and 623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.24, 3,400.82 and 623.78 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.24 : 3,400.82 = 623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.24/3,400.82 = 623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.24x = 3,400.82 × 623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.24x = 2,121,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,363.50/2,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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