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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278, 3,417 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278, 3,417 and 634.40 is: 951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278 : 3,417 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278/3,417 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278x = 3,417 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278x = 2,167,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,744.80/2,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.60

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