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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.63, 3,400.82 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.63, 3,400.82 and 623.79 is: 935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.63 : 3,400.82 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.63/3,400.82 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.63x = 3,400.82 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.63x = 2,121,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,397.51/2,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.51

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