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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.82, 3,433.46 and 622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.82, 3,433.46 and 622.97 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.82 : 3,433.46 = 622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.82/3,433.46 = 622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.82x = 3,433.46 × 622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.82x = 2,138,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,935.17/2,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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