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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.18, 3,415.77 and 633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.18, 3,415.77 and 633.73 is: 950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.18 : 3,415.77 = 633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.18/3,415.77 = 633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.18x = 3,415.77 × 633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.18x = 2,164,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,675.92/2,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.60

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