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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.53, 3,402.28 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.53, 3,402.28 and 625.22 is: 937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.53 : 3,402.28 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.53/3,402.28 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.53x = 3,402.28 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.53x = 2,127,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,170.38/2,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.69

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