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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.41, 3,408.60 and 628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.41, 3,408.60 and 628.97 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.41 : 3,408.60 = 628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.41/3,408.60 = 628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.41x = 3,408.60 × 628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.41x = 2,143,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,890.10/2,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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