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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.43, 3,434.37 and 646.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.43, 3,434.37 and 646.03 is: 969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.43 : 3,434.37 = 646.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.43/3,434.37 = 646.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.43x = 3,434.37 × 646.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.43x = 2,218,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,706.05/2,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.11

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