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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.76, 3,419.16 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.76, 3,419.16 and 635.80 is: 953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.76 : 3,419.16 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.76/3,419.16 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.76x = 3,419.16 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.76x = 2,173,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,901.93/2,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.57

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