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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.59, 3,419.28 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.59, 3,419.28 and 636.10 is: 954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.59 : 3,419.28 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.59/3,419.28 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.59x = 3,419.28 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.59x = 2,175,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,004.01/2,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.12

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