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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.70, 3,430.05 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.70, 3,430.05 and 643.38 is: 965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.70 : 3,430.05 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.70/3,430.05 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.70x = 3,430.05 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.70x = 2,206,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,810.29/2,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.06

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