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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.91, 3,406.37 and 627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.91, 3,406.37 and 627.59 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.91 : 3,406.37 = 627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.91/3,406.37 = 627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.91x = 3,406.37 × 627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.91x = 2,137,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,796.80/2,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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