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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.78, 3,402.78 and 624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.78, 3,402.78 and 624.94 is: 937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.78 : 3,402.78 = 624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.78/3,402.78 = 624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.78x = 3,402.78 × 624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.78x = 2,126,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,533.33/2,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.30

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