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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.61, 3,419.51 and 636.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.61, 3,419.51 and 636.03 is: 954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.61 : 3,419.51 = 636.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.61/3,419.51 = 636.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.61x = 3,419.51 × 636.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.61x = 2,174,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,907.77/2,279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.07

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