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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.75, 3,277.68 and 645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.75, 3,277.68 and 645.75 is: 968.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.75 : 3,277.68 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.75/3,277.68 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.75x = 3,277.68 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.75x = 2,116,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,561.86/2,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.79

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