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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.10, 3,412.65 and 631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.10, 3,412.65 and 631.60 is: 947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.10 : 3,412.65 = 631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.10/3,412.65 = 631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.10x = 3,412.65 × 631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.10x = 2,155,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,429.74/2,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.40

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