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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.51, 3,411.66 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.51, 3,411.66 and 631.14 is: 946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.51 : 3,411.66 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.51/3,411.66 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.51x = 3,411.66 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.51x = 2,153,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,235.09/2,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.68

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