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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.14, 3,430.72 and 643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.14, 3,430.72 and 643.70 is: 965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.14 : 3,430.72 = 643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.14/3,430.72 = 643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.14x = 3,430.72 × 643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.14x = 2,208,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,340.93/2,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.55

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