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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.77, 3,418.17 and 635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.77, 3,418.17 and 635.43 is: 953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.77 : 3,418.17 = 635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.77/3,418.17 = 635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.77x = 3,418.17 × 635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.77x = 2,172,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,007.76/2,278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.15

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