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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.29, 3,414.09 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.29, 3,414.09 and 632.66 is: 948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.29 : 3,414.09 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.29/3,414.09 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.29x = 3,414.09 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.29x = 2,159,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,958.18/2,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.89

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