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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.84, 3,409.25 and 629.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.84, 3,409.25 and 629.38 is: 944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.84 : 3,409.25 = 629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.84/3,409.25 = 629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.84x = 3,409.25 × 629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.84x = 2,145,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,713.77/2,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.07

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