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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.71, 3,304.76 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.71, 3,304.76 and 643.32 is: 964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.71 : 3,304.76 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.71/3,304.76 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.71x = 3,304.76 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.71x = 2,126,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,018.20/2,203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.74

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