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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.56, 3,414.28 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.56, 3,414.28 and 632.72 is: 948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.56 : 3,414.28 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.56/3,414.28 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.56x = 3,414.28 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.56x = 2,160,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,283.24/2,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.92

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