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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.14, 3,433.65 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.14, 3,433.65 and 645.68 is: 968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.14 : 3,433.65 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.14/3,433.65 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.14x = 3,433.65 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.14x = 2,217,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,039.13/2,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.50

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