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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.22, 3,433.92 and 645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.22, 3,433.92 and 645.88 is: 968.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.22 : 3,433.92 = 645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.22/3,433.92 = 645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.22x = 3,433.92 × 645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.22x = 2,217,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,900.25/2,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.85

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