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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.34, 3,440.21 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.34, 3,440.21 and 627.48 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.34 : 3,440.21 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.34/3,440.21 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.34x = 3,440.21 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.34x = 2,158,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,659.83/2,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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