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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.36, 3,437.04 and 647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.36, 3,437.04 and 647.92 is: 971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.36 : 3,437.04 = 647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.36/3,437.04 = 647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.36x = 3,437.04 × 647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.36x = 2,226,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,926.96/2,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.88

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