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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.99, 3,412.59 and 631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.99, 3,412.59 and 631.50 is: 947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.99 : 3,412.59 = 631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.99/3,412.59 = 631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.99x = 3,412.59 × 631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.99x = 2,155,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,050.59/2,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.28

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