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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.49, 3,402.78 and 625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.49, 3,402.78 and 625.03 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.49 : 3,402.78 = 625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.49/3,402.78 = 625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.49x = 3,402.78 × 625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.49x = 2,126,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,839.58/2,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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