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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.10, 3,409.11 and 956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.10, 3,409.11 and 956.19 is: 1,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.10 : 3,409.11 = 956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.10/3,409.11 = 956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.10x = 3,409.11 × 956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.10x = 3,259,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,756.89/2,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.69

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