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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.63, 3,416.33 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.63, 3,416.33 and 634.14 is: 951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.63 : 3,416.33 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.63/3,416.33 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.63x = 3,416.33 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.63x = 2,166,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,415.52/2,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.17

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