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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.01, 3,412.51 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.01, 3,412.51 and 631.55 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.01 : 3,412.51 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.01/3,412.51 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.01x = 3,412.51 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.01x = 2,155,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,170.69/2,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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