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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.33, 3,436.61 and 647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.33, 3,436.61 and 647.88 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.33 : 3,436.61 = 647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.33/3,436.61 = 647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.33x = 3,436.61 × 647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.33x = 2,226,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,507.65/2,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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