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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.94, 3,425.49 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.94, 3,425.49 and 640.08 is: 960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.94 : 3,425.49 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.94/3,425.49 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.94x = 3,425.49 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.94x = 2,192,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,570.51/2,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.00

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