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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.43, 3,407.35 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.43, 3,407.35 and 627.99 is: 942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.43 : 3,407.35 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.43/3,407.35 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.43x = 3,407.35 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.43x = 2,139,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,781.73/2,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.04

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