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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.51, 3,406.68 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.51, 3,406.68 and 627.96 is: 941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.51 : 3,406.68 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.51/3,406.68 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.51x = 3,406.68 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.51x = 2,139,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,258.77/2,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.78

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