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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.16, 3,436.76 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.16, 3,436.76 and 647.76 is: 971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.16 : 3,436.76 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.16/3,436.76 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.16x = 3,436.76 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.16x = 2,226,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,195.66/2,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.65

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