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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.45, 3,421.78 and 637.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.45, 3,421.78 and 637.61 is: 956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.45 : 3,421.78 = 637.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.45/3,421.78 = 637.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.45x = 3,421.78 × 637.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.45x = 2,181,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,742.44/2,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.30

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