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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.77, 3,423.77 and 639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.77, 3,423.77 and 639.31 is: 958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.77 : 3,423.77 = 639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.77/3,423.77 = 639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.77x = 3,423.77 × 639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.77x = 2,188,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,858.08/2,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.86

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