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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.18, 3,401.96 and 624.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.18, 3,401.96 and 624.49 is: 936.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.18 : 3,401.96 = 624.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.18/3,401.96 = 624.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.18x = 3,401.96 × 624.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.18x = 2,124,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,490.00/2,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.65

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