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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.09, 3,406.62 and 627.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.09, 3,406.62 and 627.87 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.09 : 3,406.62 = 627.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.09/3,406.62 = 627.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.09x = 3,406.62 × 627.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.09x = 2,138,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,914.50/2,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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