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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.98, 3,431.97 and 644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.98, 3,431.97 and 644.51 is: 966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.98 : 3,431.97 = 644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.98/3,431.97 = 644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.98x = 3,431.97 × 644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.98x = 2,211,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,947.56/2,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.77

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