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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.97, 3,406.35 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.97, 3,406.35 and 627.48 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.97 : 3,406.35 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.97/3,406.35 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.97x = 3,406.35 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.97x = 2,137,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,416.50/2,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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