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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.64, 3,437.03 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.64, 3,437.03 and 647.79 is: 971.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.64 : 3,437.03 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.64/3,437.03 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.64x = 3,437.03 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.64x = 2,226,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,470.42/2,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.56

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