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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.21, 3,427.83 and 641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.21, 3,427.83 and 641.78 is: 962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.21 : 3,427.83 = 641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.21/3,427.83 = 641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.21x = 3,427.83 × 641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.21x = 2,199,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,895.60/2,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.67

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