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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.36, 3,420.72 and 636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.36, 3,420.72 and 636.93 is: 955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.36 : 3,420.72 = 636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.36/3,420.72 = 636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.36x = 3,420.72 × 636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.36x = 2,178,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,759.19/2,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.45

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