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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.64, 3,436.08 and 647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.64, 3,436.08 and 647.32 is: 971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.64 : 3,436.08 = 647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.64/3,436.08 = 647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.64x = 3,436.08 × 647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.64x = 2,224,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,243.31/2,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.01

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