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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.40, 3,412.83 and 631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.40, 3,412.83 and 631.78 is: 947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.40 : 3,412.83 = 631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.40/3,412.83 = 631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.40x = 3,412.83 × 631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.40x = 2,156,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,157.74/2,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.60

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