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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.14, 3,414.12 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.14, 3,414.12 and 632.86 is: 949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.14 : 3,414.12 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.14/3,414.12 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.14x = 3,414.12 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.14x = 2,160,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,659.98/2,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.26

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