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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.32, 3,411.70 and 630.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.32, 3,411.70 and 630.87 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.32 : 3,411.70 = 630.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.32/3,411.70 = 630.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.32x = 3,411.70 × 630.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.32x = 2,152,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,339.18/2,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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