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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.67, 3,467.21 and 645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.67, 3,467.21 and 645.92 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.67 : 3,467.21 = 645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.67/3,467.21 = 645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.67x = 3,467.21 × 645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.67x = 2,239,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,540.28/2,311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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