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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.70, 3,430.25 and 643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.70, 3,430.25 and 643.26 is: 964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.70 : 3,430.25 = 643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.70/3,430.25 = 643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.70x = 3,430.25 × 643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.70x = 2,206,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,535.38/2,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.94

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