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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.76, 3,425.58 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.76, 3,425.58 and 640.32 is: 960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.76 : 3,425.58 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.76/3,425.58 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.76x = 3,425.58 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.76x = 2,193,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,467.39/2,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.46

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