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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.06, 3,433.59 and 645.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.06, 3,433.59 and 645.63 is: 968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.06 : 3,433.59 = 645.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.06/3,433.59 = 645.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.06x = 3,433.59 × 645.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.06x = 2,216,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,828.71/2,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.45

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