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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.50, 3,402.18 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.50, 3,402.18 and 624.96 is: 937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.50 : 3,402.18 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.50/3,402.18 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.50x = 3,402.18 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.50x = 2,126,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,226.41/2,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.29

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