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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.32, 3,414.07 and 632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.32, 3,414.07 and 632.43 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.32 : 3,414.07 = 632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.32/3,414.07 = 632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.32x = 3,414.07 × 632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.32x = 2,159,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,160.29/2,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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