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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.58, 3,722.27 and 632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.58, 3,722.27 and 632.74 is: 949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.58 : 3,722.27 = 632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.58/3,722.27 = 632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.58x = 3,722.27 × 632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.58x = 2,355,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,221.30/2,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.08

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