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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.22, 3,406.82 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.22, 3,406.82 and 627.76 is: 941.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.22 : 3,406.82 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.22/3,406.82 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.22x = 3,406.82 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.22x = 2,138,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,653.67/2,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.63

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