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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.22, 3,436.77 and 647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.22, 3,436.77 and 647.73 is: 971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.22 : 3,436.77 = 647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.22/3,436.77 = 647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.22x = 3,436.77 × 647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.22x = 2,226,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,099.03/2,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.58

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