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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.35, 3,414.36 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.35, 3,414.36 and 632.90 is: 949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.35 : 3,414.36 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.35/3,414.36 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.35x = 3,414.36 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.35x = 2,160,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,956.98/2,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.31

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