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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.12, 3,402.21 and 624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.12, 3,402.21 and 624.65 is: 936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.12 : 3,402.21 = 624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.12/3,402.21 = 624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.12x = 3,402.21 × 624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.12x = 2,125,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,190.48/2,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.98

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