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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.32, 3,425.96 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.32, 3,425.96 and 641.04 is: 961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.32 : 3,425.96 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.32/3,425.96 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.32x = 3,425.96 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.32x = 2,196,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,177.40/2,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.41

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