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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.61, 3,436.04 and 647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.61, 3,436.04 and 647.03 is: 970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.61 : 3,436.04 = 647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.61/3,436.04 = 647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.61x = 3,436.04 × 647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.61x = 2,223,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,220.96/2,290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.58

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