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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.75, 3,408.73 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.75, 3,408.73 and 628.86 is: 943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.75 : 3,408.73 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.75/3,408.73 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.75x = 3,408.73 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.75x = 2,143,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,613.95/2,272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.18

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