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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.87, 3,403.32 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.87, 3,403.32 and 625.50 is: 938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.87 : 3,403.32 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.87/3,403.32 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.87x = 3,403.32 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.87x = 2,128,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,776.66/2,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.25

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