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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.75, 3,425.22 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.75, 3,425.22 and 640.44 is: 960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.75 : 3,425.22 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.75/3,425.22 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.75x = 3,425.22 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.75x = 2,193,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,647.90/2,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.55

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