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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.93, 3,434.60 and 646.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.93, 3,434.60 and 646.61 is: 969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.93 : 3,434.60 = 646.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.93/3,434.60 = 646.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.93x = 3,434.60 × 646.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.93x = 2,220,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,826.30/2,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.82

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