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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.22, 3,413.73 and 632.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.22, 3,413.73 and 632.38 is: 948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.22 : 3,413.73 = 632.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.22/3,413.73 = 632.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.22x = 3,413.73 × 632.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.22x = 2,158,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,774.58/2,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.40

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