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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.31, 3,408.09 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.31, 3,408.09 and 628.48 is: 942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.31 : 3,408.09 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.31/3,408.09 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.31x = 3,408.09 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.31x = 2,141,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,916.40/2,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.62

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