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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.06, 3,408.17 and 628.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.06, 3,408.17 and 628.73 is: 943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.06 : 3,408.17 = 628.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.06/3,408.17 = 628.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.06x = 3,408.17 × 628.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.06x = 2,142,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,818.72/2,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.12

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