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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.17, 3,430.55 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.17, 3,430.55 and 621.23 is: 931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.17 : 3,430.55 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.17/3,430.55 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.17x = 3,430.55 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.17x = 2,131,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,160.58/2,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.79

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