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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.42, 3,410.18 and 629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.42, 3,410.18 and 629.96 is: 944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.42 : 3,410.18 = 629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.42/3,410.18 = 629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.42x = 3,410.18 × 629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.42x = 2,148,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,281.88/2,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.96

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