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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.16, 3,416.84 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.16, 3,416.84 and 634.86 is: 952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.16 : 3,416.84 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.16/3,416.84 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.16x = 3,416.84 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.16x = 2,169,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,215.04/2,278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.18

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