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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.22, 3,435.81 and 647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.22, 3,435.81 and 647.39 is: 970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.22 : 3,435.81 = 647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.22/3,435.81 = 647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.22x = 3,435.81 × 647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.22x = 2,224,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,296.64/2,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.79

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