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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.81, 3,409.02 and 629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.81, 3,409.02 and 629.23 is: 943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.81 : 3,409.02 = 629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.81/3,409.02 = 629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.81x = 3,409.02 × 629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.81x = 2,145,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,057.65/2,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.79

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