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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.93, 3,427.49 and 641.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.93, 3,427.49 and 641.62 is: 962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.93 : 3,427.49 = 641.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.93/3,427.49 = 641.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.93x = 3,427.49 × 641.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.93x = 2,199,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,146.13/2,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.46

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