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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.68, 3,277.02 and 645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.68, 3,277.02 and 645.32 is: 967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.68 : 3,277.02 = 645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.68/3,277.02 = 645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.68x = 3,277.02 × 645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.68x = 2,114,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,726.55/2,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.98

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