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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.36, 3,412.80 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.36, 3,412.80 and 632.08 is: 948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.36 : 3,412.80 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.36/3,412.80 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.36x = 3,412.80 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.36x = 2,157,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,162.62/2,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.05

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