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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.49, 3,408.82 and 629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.49, 3,408.82 and 629.05 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.49 : 3,408.82 = 629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.49/3,408.82 = 629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.49x = 3,408.82 × 629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.49x = 2,144,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,318.22/2,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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