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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.67, 3,403.12 and 625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.67, 3,403.12 and 625.18 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.67 : 3,403.12 = 625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.67/3,403.12 = 625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.67x = 3,403.12 × 625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.67x = 2,127,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,562.56/2,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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