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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.87, 3,401.82 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.87, 3,401.82 and 624.50 is: 936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.87 : 3,401.82 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.87/3,401.82 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.87x = 3,401.82 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.87x = 2,124,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,443.53/2,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.76

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