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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.92, 3,421.10 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.92, 3,421.10 and 637.32 is: 955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.92 : 3,421.10 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.92/3,421.10 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.92x = 3,421.10 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.92x = 2,180,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,335.45/2,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.90

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