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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.41, 3,413.21 and 631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.41, 3,413.21 and 631.97 is: 947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.41 : 3,413.21 = 631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.41/3,413.21 = 631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.41x = 3,413.21 × 631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.41x = 2,157,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,026.10/2,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.97

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