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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.43, 3,593.32 and 640.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.43, 3,593.32 and 640.39 is: 960.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.43 : 3,593.32 = 640.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.43/3,593.32 = 640.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.43x = 3,593.32 × 640.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.43x = 2,301,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,140.66/2,395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.64

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