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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.23, 3,408.36 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.23, 3,408.36 and 628.86 is: 943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.23 : 3,408.36 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.23/3,408.36 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.23x = 3,408.36 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.23x = 2,143,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,381.27/2,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.29

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