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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.06, 3,415.20 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.06, 3,415.20 and 633.17 is: 949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.06 : 3,415.20 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.06/3,415.20 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.06x = 3,415.20 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.06x = 2,162,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,402.18/2,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.65

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