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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.76, 3,418.02 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.76, 3,418.02 and 635.27 is: 952.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.76 : 3,418.02 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.76/3,418.02 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.76x = 3,418.02 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.76x = 2,171,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,348.48/2,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.87

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