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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.41, 3,414.71 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.41, 3,414.71 and 632.97 is: 949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.41 : 3,414.71 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.41/3,414.71 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.41x = 3,414.71 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.41x = 2,161,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,408.99/2,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.48

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