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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.37, 3,413.03 and 631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.37, 3,413.03 and 631.91 is: 947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.37 : 3,413.03 = 631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.37/3,413.03 = 631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.37x = 3,413.03 × 631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.37x = 2,156,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,707.56/2,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.85

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