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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.36, 3,432.77 and 622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.36, 3,432.77 and 622.52 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.36 : 3,432.77 = 622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.36/3,432.77 = 622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.36x = 3,432.77 × 622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.36x = 2,136,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,947.70/2,288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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