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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.95, 3,414.33 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.95, 3,414.33 and 632.46 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.95 : 3,414.33 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.95/3,414.33 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.95x = 3,414.33 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.95x = 2,159,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,427.15/2,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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