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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.17, 3,424.49 and 639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.17, 3,424.49 and 639.56 is: 959.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.17 : 3,424.49 = 639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.17/3,424.49 = 639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.17x = 3,424.49 × 639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.17x = 2,190,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,163.63/2,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.26

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