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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.71, 3,418.18 and 635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.71, 3,418.18 and 635.35 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.71 : 3,418.18 = 635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.71/3,418.18 = 635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.71x = 3,418.18 × 635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.71x = 2,171,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,743.35/2,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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