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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.76, 3,406.12 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.76, 3,406.12 and 627.12 is: 940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.76 : 3,406.12 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.76/3,406.12 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.76x = 3,406.12 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.76x = 2,136,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,045.97/2,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.67

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