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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.65, 3,407.48 and 628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.65, 3,407.48 and 628.21 is: 942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.65 : 3,407.48 = 628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.65/3,407.48 = 628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.65x = 3,407.48 × 628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.65x = 2,140,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,606.06/2,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.31

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