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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.01, 3,405.91 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.01, 3,405.91 and 627.73 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.01 : 3,405.91 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.01/3,405.91 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.01x = 3,405.91 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.01x = 2,137,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,991.88/2,271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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