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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.14, 3,632.76 and 643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.14, 3,632.76 and 643.21 is: 964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.14 : 3,632.76 = 643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.14/3,632.76 = 643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.14x = 3,632.76 × 643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.14x = 2,336,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,627.56/2,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.70

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