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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.66, 3,402.80 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.66, 3,402.80 and 625.08 is: 937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.66 : 3,402.80 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.66/3,402.80 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.66x = 3,402.80 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.66x = 2,127,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,022.22/2,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.57

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