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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.06, 3,423.09 and 639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.06, 3,423.09 and 639.08 is: 958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.06 : 3,423.09 = 639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.06/3,423.09 = 639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.06x = 3,423.09 × 639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.06x = 2,187,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,628.36/2,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.62

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