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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,409.86 and 629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,409.86 and 629.97 is: 944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,409.86 = 629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,409.86 = 629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,409.86 × 629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 2,148,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,109.50/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.84

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