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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.73, 3,305.69 and 643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.73, 3,305.69 and 643.94 is: 965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.73 : 3,305.69 = 643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.73/3,305.69 = 643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.73x = 3,305.69 × 643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.73x = 2,128,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,666.02/2,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.94

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