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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.89, 3,413.44 and 632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.89, 3,413.44 and 632.58 is: 948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.89 : 3,413.44 = 632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.89/3,413.44 = 632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.89x = 3,413.44 × 632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.89x = 2,159,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,273.88/2,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.76

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