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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.69, 3,434.67 and 646.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.69, 3,434.67 and 646.37 is: 969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.69 : 3,434.67 = 646.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.69/3,434.67 = 646.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.69x = 3,434.67 × 646.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.69x = 2,220,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,055.80/2,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.59

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