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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.44, 3,424.77 and 639.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.44, 3,424.77 and 639.61 is: 959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.44 : 3,424.77 = 639.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.44/3,424.77 = 639.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.44x = 3,424.77 × 639.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.44x = 2,190,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,508.58/2,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.30

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