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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.56, 3,412.78 and 631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.56, 3,412.78 and 631.72 is: 947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.56 : 3,412.78 = 631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.56/3,412.78 = 631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.56x = 3,412.78 × 631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.56x = 2,155,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,921.38/2,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.42

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