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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.69, 3,423.78 and 639.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.69, 3,423.78 and 639.37 is: 958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.69 : 3,423.78 = 639.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.69/3,423.78 = 639.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.69x = 3,423.78 × 639.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.69x = 2,189,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,062.22/2,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.98

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