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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.41, 3,408.63 and 629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.41, 3,408.63 and 629.46 is: 944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.41 : 3,408.63 = 629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.41/3,408.63 = 629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.41x = 3,408.63 × 629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.41x = 2,145,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,596.24/2,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.19

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