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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274, 3,411 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274, 3,411 and 630.40 is: 945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274 : 3,411 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274/3,411 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274x = 3,411 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274x = 2,150,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,294.40/2,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.60

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