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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.57, 3,427.83 and 642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.57, 3,427.83 and 642.28 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.57 : 3,427.83 = 642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.57/3,427.83 = 642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.57x = 3,427.83 × 642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.57x = 2,201,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,618.08/2,285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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