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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.88, 3,415.20 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.88, 3,415.20 and 633.44 is: 950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.88 : 3,415.20 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.88/3,415.20 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.88x = 3,415.20 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.88x = 2,163,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,307.21/2,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.12

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