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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.72 and 641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.72 and 641.59 is: 962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.01 : 3,427.72 = 641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.01/3,427.72 = 641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.01x = 3,427.72 × 641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.01x = 2,199,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,180.70/2,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.44

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