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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.58, 3,415.08 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.58, 3,415.08 and 633.12 is: 949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.58 : 3,415.08 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.58/3,415.08 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.58x = 3,415.08 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.58x = 2,162,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,155.45/2,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.74

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