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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.75, 3,432.20 and 644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.75, 3,432.20 and 644.30 is: 966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.75 : 3,432.20 = 644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.75/3,432.20 = 644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.75x = 3,432.20 × 644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.75x = 2,211,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,366.46/2,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.61

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