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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.28, 3,718.71 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.28, 3,718.71 and 630.32 is: 945.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.28 : 3,718.71 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.28/3,718.71 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.28x = 3,718.71 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.28x = 2,343,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,958.69/2,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.42

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