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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.03, 3,406.13 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.03, 3,406.13 and 627.36 is: 940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.03 : 3,406.13 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.03/3,406.13 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.03x = 3,406.13 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.03x = 2,136,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,866.58/2,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.92

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