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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.70, 3,305.04 and 643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.70, 3,305.04 and 643.70 is: 965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.70 : 3,305.04 = 643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.70/3,305.04 = 643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.70x = 3,305.04 × 643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.70x = 2,127,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,454.25/2,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.40

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