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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.93, 3,435.09 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.93, 3,435.09 and 646.48 is: 969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.93 : 3,435.09 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.93/3,435.09 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.93x = 3,435.09 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.93x = 2,220,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,716.98/2,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.78

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