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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.77, 3,430.35 and 643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.77, 3,430.35 and 643.33 is: 965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.77 : 3,430.35 = 643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.77/3,430.35 = 643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.77x = 3,430.35 × 643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.77x = 2,206,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,861.00/2,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.05

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