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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.53, 3,405.78 and 627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.53, 3,405.78 and 627.09 is: 940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.53 : 3,405.78 = 627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.53/3,405.78 = 627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.53x = 3,405.78 × 627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.53x = 2,135,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,730.58/2,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.63

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