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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.43, 3,414.61 and 632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.43, 3,414.61 and 632.92 is: 949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.43 : 3,414.61 = 632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.43/3,414.61 = 632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.43x = 3,414.61 × 632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.43x = 2,161,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,174.96/2,276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.37

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