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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.57, 3,419.35 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.57, 3,419.35 and 636.11 is: 954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.57 : 3,419.35 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.57/3,419.35 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.57x = 3,419.35 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.57x = 2,175,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,076.86/2,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.16

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