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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.28, 3,406.50 and 627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.28, 3,406.50 and 627.61 is: 941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.28 : 3,406.50 = 627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.28/3,406.50 = 627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.28x = 3,406.50 × 627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.28x = 2,137,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,953.47/2,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.30

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