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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.12, 3,415.94 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.12, 3,415.94 and 633.72 is: 950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.12 : 3,415.94 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.12/3,415.94 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.12x = 3,415.94 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.12x = 2,164,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,749.50/2,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.65

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