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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.51, 3,407.27 and 628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.51, 3,407.27 and 628.06 is: 942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.51 : 3,407.27 = 628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.51/3,407.27 = 628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.51x = 3,407.27 × 628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.51x = 2,139,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,969.11/2,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.09

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