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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.05, 3,418.76 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.05, 3,418.76 and 635.61 is: 953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.05 : 3,418.76 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.05/3,418.76 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.05x = 3,418.76 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.05x = 2,172,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,998.04/2,279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.47

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