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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.94, 3,431.98 and 644.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.94, 3,431.98 and 644.62 is: 966.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.94 : 3,431.98 = 644.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.94/3,431.98 = 644.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.94x = 3,431.98 × 644.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.94x = 2,212,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,322.95/2,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.95

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