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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.02, 3,424.02 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.02, 3,424.02 and 639.12 is: 958.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.02 : 3,424.02 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.02/3,424.02 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.02x = 3,424.02 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.02x = 2,188,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,359.66/2,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.54

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