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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.72, 3,432.67 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.72, 3,432.67 and 644.88 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.72 : 3,432.67 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.72/3,432.67 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.72x = 3,432.67 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.72x = 2,213,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,652.18/2,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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