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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.62, 3,435.93 and 647.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.62, 3,435.93 and 647.21 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.62 : 3,435.93 = 647.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.62/3,435.93 = 647.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.62x = 3,435.93 × 647.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.62x = 2,223,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,768.26/2,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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