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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.96, 3,722.83 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.96, 3,722.83 and 633.12 is: 949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.96 : 3,722.83 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.96/3,722.83 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.96x = 3,722.83 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.96x = 2,356,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,977.93/2,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.65

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