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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.95, 3,409.26 and 606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.95, 3,409.26 and 606.95 is: 910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.95 : 3,409.26 = 606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.95/3,409.26 = 606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.95x = 3,409.26 × 606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.95x = 2,069,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,250.36/2,272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.38

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