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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.01, 3,421.48 and 637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.01, 3,421.48 and 637.53 is: 956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.01 : 3,421.48 = 637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.01/3,421.48 = 637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.01x = 3,421.48 × 637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.01x = 2,181,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,306.08/2,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.29

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