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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.39, 3,430.78 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.39, 3,430.78 and 644.06 is: 966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.39 : 3,430.78 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.39/3,430.78 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.39x = 3,430.78 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.39x = 2,209,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,641.77/2,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.01

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