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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.20, 3,414.28 and 632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.20, 3,414.28 and 632.74 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.20 : 3,414.28 = 632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.20/3,414.28 = 632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.20x = 3,414.28 × 632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.20x = 2,160,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,351.53/2,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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